5 Things to Know About Grilling Skipjack Tuna

Skipjack is not ideal for grilling It is smaller, leaner, and has a stronger, fishier flavor than yellowfin or albacore. It dries out fast on a grill because it lacks enough fat.

Canned skipjack is a better use Skipjack works great for tuna salad, but on a grill it is more of a last-resort option.

Marinate aggressively if you try If you want to grill it anyway, use a heavy marinade and cook it hot and fast.

Cook 60 seconds per side max Overcooking turns it into a dry, tough piece of fish that tastes like sun-warmed canned tuna.

Choose albacore or yellowfin instead Save skipjack for tuna salad and grab albacore or yellowfin for grilling if you want something worth the effort.