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Grilled Tuna Niçoise Skewers

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Grilled Tuna Niçoise Skewers

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Prep: 20 min • Cook: 10 min. Elevate your appetizer game with these delightful grilled tuna Niçoise skewers. Featuring succulent marinated fresh tuna, vibrant cherry tomatoes, tender baby potato cubes, and classic Niçoise olives, each skewer is grilled to perfection. Served with a zesty, Niçoise-inspired dressing, these skewers offer a fresh and flavorful twist on a French classic, ideal for a light meal or an elegant starter.

Preparation time
20 min
Cooking time
10 min
Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Course
Appetizer
Complexity
Easy
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Ingredients

Skewers

  • 14oz fresh tuna(cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 9oz cherry tomatoes(halved)
  • 11oz baby potatoes(steamed and cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1/2 cup niçoise olives(pitted)
  • 5oz green beans(blanched and cut into 1-inch pieces)

Marinade & Dressing

  • 1 pc lemon(juiced)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp capers(chopped)
  • 1 tsp garlic(minced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley(chopped)
  • salt(to taste)
  • black pepper(to taste)

Instructions

Preparation

  1. In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, half of the lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the tuna marinade. Add the tuna cubes and gently toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature, or up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. For the dressing, combine the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, the rest of the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped capers, and fresh parsley in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Thread the marinated tuna, cherry tomatoes, baby potato cubes, Niçoise olives, and green beans onto skewers, alternating ingredients. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to prevent burning.

Cooking

  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates.
  2. Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the tuna is seared on the outside but still slightly pink in the center, and the vegetables are tender-crisp with grill marks.

Serving

  1. Remove the grilled skewers from the heat and arrange them on a serving platter.
  2. Drizzle generously with the prepared Niçoise-inspired dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Servings
4
Serving size (imperial)
6.2 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (4 servings)
Calories350.5 kcal200.3 kcal1,402 kcal
Protein30.2 g17.3 g120.8 g
Fat20.1 g11.5 g80.4 g
Carbs12.5 g7.1 g50 g

Tips

  • Blanching green beans ensures they are tender yet retain their vibrant color on the skewers.
  • Avoid overcooking the tuna; it should remain juicy and tender with a slightly pink interior.
  • Serve with extra lemon wedges for a fresh squeeze over the finished skewers.

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