Tuna Kebabs with Wasabi Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Tuna Kebabs with Wasabi Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds sashimi-grade tuna, deep red in color; 16 large shiitake mushrooms, stems removed; 2 large sweet red peppers; 1 large red Bermuda onion; 8 large bamboo skewers, soaked in water; 1 1/2 cups Sherry-Soy Marinade (recipe follows); 1 to 2 teaspoons Wasabi paste (depending on how hot you want it); 1/2 cup canola, vegetable, or peanut oil; 1/2 cup dry (not cooking) sherry; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil; 2 tablespoons peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves, tightly packed; 3 whole scallions, sliced; 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (or white vinegar); 1 tablespoon Annatoo (Achiote) paste; 2 tablespoons ground cumin

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds sashimi-grade tuna, deep red in color
16 large shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
2 large sweet red peppers
1 large red Bermuda onion
8 large bamboo skewers, soaked in water
1 1/2 cups Sherry-Soy Marinade (recipe follows)
1 to 2 teaspoons Wasabi paste (depending on how hot you want it)
1/2 cup canola, vegetable, or peanut oil
1/2 cup dry (not cooking) sherry
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves, tightly packed
3 whole scallions, sliced
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (or white vinegar)
1 tablespoon Annatoo (Achiote) paste
2 tablespoons ground cumin

1
Cut the tuna into 24 equal-size cubes.
2
Quarter the mushrooms.
3
Cut the peppers and onion into 1/2-inch squares.
4
Divide the ingredients equally among the 8 skewers, alternating squares of vegetable and tuna.
5
Pour 1 cup of the Sherry-Soy Marinade over the kebabs and marinate, refrigerated, 2 to 3 hours.
6
Dissolve the wasabi in the remaining 1/2 cup marinade to make a spicy dipping sauce to serve at the table with the grilled tuna.
7
On a hot outdoor grill or under a broiler, sear the kebabs 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
8
The tuna should be medium rare--still red in the center--when served with the dipping sauce.
9
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat to just below the boil.
10
Remove from the heat.
11
Cool.
12
This marinade may be stored in a refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
13
Use to marinate chicken, shrimp, or pork for several hours before grilling.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds sashimi-grade tuna, deep red in color, 16 large shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, 2 large sweet red peppers, 1 large red Bermuda onion, and more.

Yes, Tuna Kebabs with Wasabi Dipping Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tuna Kebabs with Wasabi Dipping Sauce

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