Fresh Tuna Nicoise Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Fresh Tuna Nicoise Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon anchovy paste; 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 pound fresh tuna steak 1 1/2 inches thick; 2 12-inch French breads, 2 to 3 inches wide; 1 large clove garlic, peeled and halved; 4 tablespoons good-quality mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon black-olive paste; 2 ripe tomatoes; 2 heads Bibb lettuce, well-rinsed and dried

Servings: persons

1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound fresh tuna steak 1 1/2 inches thick
2 12-inch French breads, 2 to 3 inches wide
1 large clove garlic, peeled and halved
4 tablespoons good-quality mayonnaise
1 tablespoon black-olive paste
2 ripe tomatoes
2 heads Bibb lettuce, well-rinsed and dried

1
Beat the lemon juice, anchovy paste and olive oil together and brush this mixture on both sides of the tuna.
2
Preheat a grill or broiler to very hot.
3
Grill or broil the seasoned tuna briefly, two minutes or so on each side, enough to sear the outside but keep the center very rare.
4
Slice the breads in half horizontally as if making hero sandwiches.
5
Lightly toast the cut sides under the broiler or on the grill, then rub them with the cut sides of the garlic.
6
Mix the mayonnaise with the olive paste and spread on the bread.
7
Slice the tuna one-half inch thick and arrange the slices on two of the bread halves.
8
Top with tomato slices.
9
Remove cores from lettuce heads and arrange leaves over the tomatoes, then cover with the remaining bread.
10
Cut each sandwich in half and serve.

379

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 pound fresh tuna steak 1 1/2 inches thick, and more.

Yes, Fresh Tuna Nicoise Sandwiches 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.

Fresh Tuna Nicoise Sandwiches

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