Grilled Tuna Salad Sandwiches With Lemon-Habanero Mayo Recipe

Name: Grilled Tuna Salad Sandwiches With Lemon-Habanero Mayo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh lemon juice; 1/2 - 1 whole habanero pepper (only use the whole thing if you like HOT!!!); 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 cup mayonnaise, good quality; 1 small red onion, finely diced; 1 celery, finely diced; 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) tuna steaks; 8 slices hearty bread (French, Italian, ciabatta, etc.); watercress

Servings: persons

3 cups fresh lemon juice
1/2 - 1 whole habanero pepper (only use the whole thing if you like HOT!!!)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup mayonnaise, good quality
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 celery, finely diced
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 (8 ounce) tuna steaks
8 slices hearty bread (French, Italian, ciabatta, etc.)
watercress

1
Heat grill to high.
2
Place lemon juice in a small saucepan and bring to a boil (you can do this on the grill if you like). Cook until juice has reduced to 1/2 cup. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3
Place lemon syrup, habanero, lemon zest, and mayo in a blender and blend until smooth.
4
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and transfer to a large bowl.
5
Add onions, celery, and parsley to mayo mixture, stir to combine and set aside.
6
Brush tuna steaks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
7
Grill for 3 min per side or slightly charred and cooked to medium doneness. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minute before cutting.
8
Cut tuna into small dice or flake with a fork. Add the tuna to the may mixture and gently mix until combined.
9
Divide the tuna salad among 4 slices of bread. Top with a few sprigs of watercress and the remaining bread slices.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 cups fresh lemon juice, 1/2 - 1 whole habanero pepper (only use the whole thing if you like HOT!!!), 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 cup mayonnaise, good quality, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tuna Salad Sandwiches With Lemon-Habanero Mayo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Tuna Salad Sandwiches With Lemon-Habanero Mayo

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