Banderillas (Tuna Skewers)

SPANISH TAPAS RECIPE: Tapas on skewers are called banderillas in the south and pinchos in the north. This recipe is from a restaurant in the town of Torremolinos, Espana.

• Ready In: 36 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb tuna steak
• 1  lemon
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 16  small capers
• 8  anchovy-stuffed olives

Directions

1. Soak 8 wooden skewers in cold water for one hour.
2. Cut the raw tuna into 24 even-sized cubes. Remove the zest from the lemon and cut it into thin strips. Make sure you do not cut into the white pith.
3. Mix the tuna cubes, lemon zest, lemon juice and olive oil. Allow to marinate while skewers are soaking.
4. When ready to cook, thread each skewer with three pieces of tuna, two caper berries and one olive, alternating each ingredient. Put into a non-metallic dish and pour marinade over the skewers.
5. Broil for 4 minutes on each side, cooking until done to your liking.