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Tuna and Potato Kebabs with Basque Tomato Sauce

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Tuna, which is hearty enough to stand up to strong Spanish flavors, is particularly popular on the Iberian Peninsula. Dusted with paprika and served atop a sauce of tomatoes with bell peppers and ham, the kebabs make outstanding summertime eating. Pour a Spanish Rioja throughout, and present a caramel flan with berries to finish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

18 small red-skinned potatoes
2 1/2 pounds ahi tuna, cut into 1 1/2 x 1 x 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 skewers
2 cups hickory smoke chips, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Cool completely.

    Step 2

    Cut potatoes in half. Combine potatoes, tuna, paprika and oil in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) Alternate potato halves and tuna on skewers.

    Step 3

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place smoke chips in 8 x 6-inch foil packet with open top. Set atop coals 5 minutes before grilling kebabs. Grill kebabs until tuna is just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes.

    Step 4

    Spoon Basque Tomato Sauce onto plates. Arrange kebabs atop sauce; serve.

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