Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Finger Food Recipes Grilled Tuna Skewers 3.4 (23) By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Fresh herbs and lime juice brighten these skewers of silken tuna. Ingredients 1 ½ pounds sushi-grade yellowfin tuna. cut into 1 ½-inch cubes ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 limes) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Directions Heat a grill pan over medium heat or preheat a charcoal or gas grill to medium. (If you're using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 5 to 6 seconds.) Toss tuna with 1 tablespoon oil. Thread tuna onto 4 skewers. Combine cilantro, lime juice, and 1/4 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve 3 tablespoons. Brush pan or grill grate with remaining tablespoon oil. Grill tuna, turning skewers and brushing tuna occasionally with lime sauce, to desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side for rare. Transfer skewers to a serving plate, and brush with reserved lime sauce. Serve immediately. Cook's Notes If you're using wooden or bamboo skewers, soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes before using. Print