Grilled Tuna Belly
Level up your BBQ game with Grilled Tuna Belly! Marinated in a sweet and savory sauce and cooked over hot coals to perfection, it's a sure crowd pleaser. Delicious as an appetizer or main dish!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 pounds tuna belly, cut into serving portions
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Wash tuna belly and pat dry.
- 2
In a bowl, combine lemon juice, garlic, chili sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until well-blended.
- 3
Add tuna and marinate in the refrigerator for abput 2 hours, turning fish occasionally in the marinade. Drain tuna, reserving the liquid.
- 4
In a sauce pot, bring the marinade to a boil for about 4 to 5 minutes or until reduced.
- 5
On lightly-greased grates over hot coals, arrange tuna in a single layer and grill.
- 6
When it starts to lose its pink, begin basting with the marinade. Continue to cook for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side, basting regularly, or until fish flakes easily with a fork and slightly caramelized.
- 7
Remove from heat and serve hot.