Jack loves any kind of hot pepper sauce so he was an easy sell, while I prefer a more mild spiciness.
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What really makes these sesame chicken skewers so special is a combination of the sriracha-soy dipping sauce, plus a spice ‘shake’ that gets sprinkled over the grilled chicken and vegetables when serving.įirst – let me tell you about the sriracha-soy dipping sauce! Jack and I are both fairly new to the sriracha bandwagon, and we’re so glad that we’ve finally joined in! I’ve seen the red squeeze bottles with the rooster on them for years at the market, and it also seems to be a popular ingredient in recipes these days – but we actually never tried sriracha until recently. These skewers are great to prepare ahead of time, and they take just minutes to grill after a day at work or the beach! Our grill has been working overtime this summer, and these Sesame Chicken Skewers with Srirachi-Soy Dipping Sauce are a light and healthy option for a delicious summertime meal.
#SESAME GRILL FULL#
Healthy Tuna Patties are air-fried and full of flavor.Įasy Tuna Noodle Casserole has a creamy, cheesy sauce and is perfect for a weeknight meal.Īhi Tuna Kabobs with mango is perfect for a light summer dinner.įind lots more healthy seafood recipes here on 2CM! Love quick & easy recipes? Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest & Twitter for all the latest recipe inspiration! Plus join my email list here and receive a free e-book.This post may contain affiliate links. Oh, by the way, it also makes a great appetizer too! More tuna recipes For great low carb options, a kale salad or a simple tossed salad.Ī little pickled ginger on the side, some wasabi and soy sauce, along with a nice glass of your favorite wine will seal the deal. It makes a great dinner with sides of an Asian noodle salad (as seen here) or brown rice. When they are done the outside should have sear marks on it and look toasty while the inside is a nice rich red.ĭinner is served! Remove the seared ahi tuna from the grill and slice into ½" thick slices, across the grain, and serve immediately. Place tuna steaks directly on the grill and quickly sear, about 1-½ to 2 minutes per side depending on the thickeness. Make sure the grill has reached it's highest temperature, anywhere between 500-700 degrees.Most bacteria are found on the outside of food so searing it kills off most of what would make you sick. Providing you purchase a high-quality tuna or frozen it should be perfectly safe to eat seared. If testing with a meat thermometer, it should read 125 degrees for medium-rare. Usually only 2 minutes a side will provide you the pinkish-red interior that is most recommended. Seared tuna needs a very hot grill, preheated to high, before searing since the cooking time is so short. The marinade should be on the basic side, containing ingredients such as soy, honey, and oil, so as not to cook the fish while sitting. Marinating the tuna steak will help prevent the fish from drying out as it is seared. When choosing your fresh tuna steaks, make sure that the color is a rich pink or deep red, which depends on the depth at which the tuna is found, and has no dark patches. Also, the flash freezing kills any bacteria that might be on the fish. Frozen tuna is usually cut and frozen directly on the boat making it as good as fresh. Purchase it from a reputable fish store where you know it is fresh or buy it frozen. It also goes under the names yellowfin and bigeye tunas. You always want to start with high-quality ahi tuna, sushi-grade if possible. The best part, since it's cooked outside, there is almost no cleanup. Just a few minutes on each side is all it needs.Īside from the 10-20 minutes of marinade time, this dinner takes about 5 minutes to whip up. The outside should be crispy, crunchy, and savory while the inside is buttery, soft and tender, and rich pink to red. And absolutely DON"T overcook it! Ahi tuna should always be served medium-rare.Marinate the steaks to help prevent the fish from drying out as it cooks.Always choose the freshest, highest quality steaks, preferably about 1" to 1-½" thick.What you need to know about grilling ahi tuna Tuna's protein contains many essential amino acids that help in boosting the immune system, which is pretty important right now, while also providing omega 3's to help protect the heart. The fish itself is low in calories, sodium, and sugar while being rich in protein, niacin, phosphorous, selenium, and Vitamins A, B6 and B12. We try to add fish to our weekly diet at least two times a week and, since tuna is one of the healthiest fish, and available year-round, it's easy to find.
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