Asian-Style Tuna Skewers

Posted 07/30/10 by ChefSnowball
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Venues:	Fish Produce & All Things Green Spices & Herbs
Categories:	Ginger Saltwater Fish Vegetables
Sub Categories:	Onion Family Tuna
Keywords:	tuna, sesame seed, green onion, ginger
Servings:	8

Ingredients:

7 tablespoons light soy sauce, divided
2 teaspoon sesame oil, divided
3 teaspoon peeled and grated gingerroot, divided
1 tablespoons brown sugar
1 lb fresh tuna steaks, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
Dipping sauce (optional)

Preparation:

For dipping sauce, whisk together 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon oil, 2 teaspoons ginger, and brown sugar in small bowl; set aside.

Combine tuna, remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce and remaining 1 teaspoon ginger in large plastic resealable bag. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna and sear 2 to 3 minutes per side or to desired doneness. Thread tuna onto 4- to 6-inch skewers and top with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with dipping sauce, if desired.

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