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Grilled Tuna Belly

Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: grilled fish, inihaw na isda, tuna
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 39kcal
Author: Vanjo Merano

Equipment

  • Grill

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs. Tuna belly
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 pieces calamansi
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare the marinade by combine soy sauce, calamansi, ground black pepper, and sugar in a bowl. Stir until well blended.
  • Place the tuna in a Ziploc bag. Pour the soy sauce marinade.Let the air out of the bag. Seal. Marinate inside the fridge for at least 3 hours.
  • Heat-up the grill. Arrange the tuna belly on the grate of the grill. Brush a generous amount marinade mixture on the tuna. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn the tuna belly over and grill the opposite side. Baste the top and sides. Continue to grill for another 5 minutes. Continue performing the process until the tuna is completely cooked.
  • Serve with a dipping sauce composed of soy sauce, calamansi, and chili pepper. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2160mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg