Albacore tuna skewers: Towers of power!

Too easy? Too good! Shown here with a side of rice pilaf and tzatziki. (The glass of chilled white wine is off-camera)

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb albacore tuna loin, cut into 1.5" chunks

  • 1 large onion, peeled and cut into large chunks

  • 1 bell pepper, cut into large chunks

  • 1 zucchini, sliced

  • 1 lemon, sliced into wedges

  • olive oil

  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce

  • salt & pepper

  • skewers

Tzatziki:

  • 1 cucumber, grated on a cheese grater then squeezed hard to remove all liquid

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1.5 cups whole thick yogurt

  • peper

  • lemon juice, to taste

  • chopped dill (optional)

Mix ingredients in a bowl, stir, and chill while your skewers cook

Method:

  1. Fire up your grill or broiler

  2. Cut your tuna into large chunks and put in a bowl with a tablespoon of olive oil and soy sauce, squeeze of lemon, salt and pepper. Let it marinate while you chop

  3. your onion, bell pepper and zucchini

  4. make your tzatziki

  5. thread your ingredients on the skewers, alternating as you like

  6. Grill or broil for about 6-10 minutes, turning once

  7. Admire your handiwork, cheers!