Fancy Tuna Melts Recipe

Name: Fancy Tuna Melts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sherry wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 baguette, halved lengthwise then crosswise, toasted; 1 garlic clove, halved; 4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks; 3 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO); Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup cornichon, halved lengthwise; 1/2 lb thinly sliced fontina, Swiss or 1/2 lb gruyere cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sherry wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 baguette, halved lengthwise then crosswise, toasted
1 garlic clove, halved
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
3 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
Dijon mustard
1/2 cup cornichon, halved lengthwise
1/2 lb thinly sliced fontina, Swiss or 1/2 lb gruyere cheese

1
In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar and bay leaf; season with pepper and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Pour the mixture over the onion, cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Drain.
2
Rub the toasted bread with the garlic. Season the tuna with salt, pepper and the thyme. In a skillet, heat the EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat.
3
Add the tuna and cook until just about opaque, about 5 minutes. Flake the tuna into chunky pieces.
4
Preheat the broiler. Spread a light layer of mustard on each baguette slice, then top with tuna, onions, cornichons and cheese. Place on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is melted.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sherry wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 bay leaf, salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Fancy Tuna Melts falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fancy Tuna Melts

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