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Smoked Tuna Belly Tacos by Journey South

Smoked Tuna Belly Tacos by Journey South

By Traeger Kitchen

Transform your fresh catch into cool & crunchy tacos. Smoked tuna belly is wrapped in a tortilla and topped with a ginger-honey coleslaw for one tasty deep-sea bite.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Pellets

Cherry
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

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  • 3 PoundAhi Tuna Belly
  • 3 Tablespoonolive oil
  • 1/4 CupTraeger Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy Rub
  • 1 PiecesGinger, grated
  • 3 Tablespoonrice vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoonhoney
  • 1/8 Teaspooncrushed red pepper
  • 1/2 Teaspoonsalt
  • 1/4 Teaspoonground black pepper
  • 1/4 Teaspoonfish sauce
  • 1 WholePineapple, sliced
  • 1 Headshredded cabbage
  • 2 Wholeshredded carrots
  • 3 Tablespooncilantro
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Step

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal results, set to 500℉ if available.

  • Step 2

    Brush the tuna with a light layer of olive oil then coat with a layer of Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy Rub.

    Ingredients
    • 3 Pound Ahi Tuna Belly

    • 3 Tablespoon olive oil

    • 1/4 Cup Traeger Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy Rub

  • Step 3

    Let tuna sit for 10 minutes while coleslaw is prepared.

  • Step 4

    For the Coleslaw: Whisk together ginger, vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and fish sauce.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Pieces Ginger, grated

    • 3 Tablespoon rice vinegar

    • 1 Tablespoon honey

    • 1/8 Teaspoon crushed red pepper

    • 1/2 Teaspoon salt

    • 1/4 Teaspoon ground black pepper

    • 1/4 Teaspoon fish sauce

  • Step 5

    In a large bowl, toss together the pineapple, cabbage, and carrots. Combine thoroughly with dressing.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Whole Pineapple, sliced

    • 1 Head shredded cabbage

    • 2 Whole shredded carrots

  • Step 6

    Place the fish on the grill and cook for three minutes on each side. Remove the fish from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing.

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    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  • Step 7

    Assemble the tacos with the fish and coleslaw and top with chopped cilantro. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    • 3 Tablespoon cilantro

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