Description
Turkish Tuna Kebab is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Turkish street food right to your dining table. This recipe features tender, grilled tuna steaks marinated in aromatic spices, wrapped in warm pita bread, and adorned with fresh vegetables and creamy tahini sauce. Perfect for family dinners or summer barbecues, it’s a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh tuna steaks (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 pita breads
- 1 cup mixed fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers)
- 3 tablespoons tahini sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Add tuna steaks and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated tuna steaks for 4–5 minutes on each side until cooked to your liking.
- Warm the pita bread on the grill for about 1 minute until slightly toasted.
- Slice grilled tuna into strips and place on warm pita bread with fresh vegetables and drizzle with tahini sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 60mg