Skipjack is fine to grill, but not ideal.

Yes, you can grill skipjack tuna, but you’re better off using something else.

Skipjack is smaller, leaner, and has a stronger, fishier flavor than yellowfin or albacore. It dries out fast on a grill because it doesn’t have enough fat. Canned skipjack works great for tuna salad, but on a grill it’s more of a “I’m out of other options” move.

If you want to try anyway, marinate it aggressively and cook it hot and fast—like, 60 seconds per side max. Overcook it and you’ll have a dry, tough piece of fish that tastes like a can of tuna that got left in the sun.

Save the skipjack for your tuna salad and grab some albacore or yellowfin for grilling if you want something worth the gas.