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    Grilled Ahi Tuna Sliders

    Grilled Ahi Tuna Sliders

    By Traeger Kitchen

    This first-rate fish gets a quick soak in sesame oil, soy sauce, and spicy red pepper flakes to start, then basks in hardwood smoke, supercharging the marinade. Grill it up and throw it on a bun with brown sugared pineapple and creamy avocado for a fresh and hearty starter.

    Prep Time

    15 Min

    Cook Time

    5 Min

    Pellets

    Hickory

    Ingredients

    This recipe serves:

    4

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    1 Teaspoon sesame oil
    1 Teaspoon soy sauce
    1 Teaspoon red pepper flakes
    1 Teaspoon crushed garlic
    1 Teaspoon onion powder
    2 (8 oz) sushi grade yellowfin tuna filets
    1 Large pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into rings
    3 Tablespoon brown sugar
    12 Small Small slider buns, for serving
    2 Tablespoon mayonnaise, for serving
    As Needed lettuce, for serving
    1 Medium Avocado, sliced, for serving
    As Needed Cilantro, for serving

    Steps

    • 1

      In a mixing bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, pepper flakes, garlic, and onion powder. Pour the mixture over the tuna filets, and refrigerate.

    • 2

      When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 450°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

      450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

    • 3

      To sear, place the filets on the front edge of the grill until there are grill marks, then flip and move to the center and cook for 3 to 5 more minutes. Note: Make sure to not overcook. Tuna is best when it is medium-rare to medium.

      450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

      00:05

    • 4

      While the tuna is cooking, sprinkle the pineapple with brown sugar and place it directly on the grill grates towards the front of the Traeger until you see grill marks.

      450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

    • 5

      Remove the fish and pineapple from the grill. Slice tuna and build the slider as follows: bottom bun, mayonnaise, lettuce, tuna, grilled pineapple, avocado and top bun. Enjoy!

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