Tuna Satay Skewers

By minicoopercraig

What you really want to start your meal with is a big dose of protein: Not only does it get your metabolism firing, protein also keeps your belly full, which helps ward off overeating later in the meal. Luckily, these grilled tuna skewers are nearly pure protein.

Ingredients

• 1/2 Tbsp peanut or vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 2 Tbsp peanut butter
• 1 cup light coconut milk
• 1/2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp sriracha or other hot sauce
• 1 lb ahi tuna, cut into 8 long pieces

Preparation

Step 1

Soak 8 wooden skewers in cold water for at least 20 minutes.
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook the ginger and garlic until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add the peanut butter, coconut milk and soy sauce. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. Add the lime juice and sriracha and remove from the heat.
Heat a grill or stovetop grill pan until hot. Thread each piece of tuna onto a skewer and brush all over with the sauce. Cook for 2 minutes per side, until charred on the outside but still pink in the center. Serve the skewers with the remaining sauce.