TUNA AND TOMATO KABOBS

Tuna and Tomato Kabobs image

A lime-herb marinade adds great taste to the tuna and vegetables on these attractive skewers. "I lightened this up by using tuna in place of the beef cubes called for in the original recipe. Halibut or swordfish work well, too," says Edrie O'Brien, of Denver, Colorado.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
1/2 pound tuna steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 cherry tomatoes
6 medium fresh mushrooms

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add tuna; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. On two metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread tuna and vegetables. , Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill tuna, covered, or broil 4 in. from the heat for 12-16 minutes for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges