In the summer I like to be in the kitchen for as short a period as possible.  Either I make very quick cook dishes or things that can just simmer away while I sit in an air conditioned room and sip on something cold.

These tuna kebabs are an example of something that takes less than 10 minutes to create the whole meal.

The key is to buy the freshest sushi quality tuna you can find.  Salmon does very well too.

Season in the manner that you are in the mood for.  Tuna loves Asian flavors and so a little chopped ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil can be lovely.

Make patties and sear for a about a minute on each side.

I decided to go the Indian route and added green chilies, cilantro and some ginger to the kebabs and a quick sear.

I had then two ways – one day with a salad lightly dressed with some ponzu sauce and another day as an open faced sandwich with home made pesto slathered on the baguette along with grilled onions and summer corn.

I really hope you try this simple recipe.

Let me confess and let you in on a secret – the same thing can be made with canned tuna.  The results are delicious albeit a different flavor.  You might want to use some bread crumbs and an egg to bind the kebabs.  Also season more aggressively.

Enjoy.

Until i cook again!