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Tuna and Tomato Kabobs

Tuna and Tomato Kabobs
A lime-herb marinade adds great taste to the tuna and vegetables on these attractive skewers. “I lightened this up by using tuna in place of the beef cubes called for in the original recipe. Halibut or swordfish work well, too,” says Edrie O’Brien, of Denver, Colorado.
2 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon grated lime peel
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 pound tuna steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 cherry tomatoes
  • 6 medium fresh mushrooms

Directions

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 10 ingredients;
  • add tuna. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Drain and discard marinade. On two metal or soaked wooden skewers,
  • alternately thread tuna and vegetables.
  • Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and
  • lightly coat the grill rack. Grill tuna, covered, or broil 4 in.
  • from the heat for 12-16 minutes for medium-rare or until slightly
  • pink in the center, turning occasionally. Yield: 2 servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Tuna and Tomato Kabobs (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob equals 183 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 51 mg cholesterol, 460 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
© Taste of Home 2013