Tuna Kebabs

Tuna Kebabs are a delightful Lebanese seafood dish, featuring marinated tuna skewers grilled to perfection. This unique vegetarian adaptation captures the essence of traditional kebabs while delivering fresh flavors and a satisfying texture.

Ingredients

• Tuna steak - 200 grams, cut into 2 cm cubes
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Pita bread - 2 pieces
• Tahini sauce - 4 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to make a marinade.
2. Add the tuna cubes to the marinade and toss gently to coat. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
3. While the tuna is marinating, soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning during grilling.
4. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
5. Thread the marinated tuna cubes onto the soaked skewers.
6. Grill the tuna skewers for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
7. Warm the pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes until soft.
8. Serve the tuna kebabs on warm pita bread drizzled with tahini sauce and garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 480 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in omega-3 fatty acids which promote heart health.
• Rich in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.

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