Grilled Tuna Salad Sandwiches with Lemon-Habanero Mayonnaise and Watercress Recipe

Name: Grilled Tuna Salad Sandwiches with Lemon-Habanero Mayonnaise and Watercress
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh lemon juice; 1/2 to 1 whole habanero chile, chopped (only use the whole if you like it hot); 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 cup best-quality mayonnaise; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 small red onion, finely diced; 1 large stalk celery, finely diced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 4 (8-ounce) tuna steaks; Olive oil; 8 slices hearty bread (Italian, French, ciabatta, or country white); Watercress

Servings: persons

3 cups fresh lemon juice
1/2 to 1 whole habanero chile, chopped (only use the whole if you like it hot)
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cup best-quality mayonnaise
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 large stalk celery, finely diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 (8-ounce) tuna steaks
Olive oil
8 slices hearty bread (Italian, French, ciabatta, or country white)
Watercress

1
Heat grill to high.
2
Place lemon juice in a small saucepan and bring to boil on the grates of the grill.
3
Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup.
4
Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.
5
Leave grill on high heat.
6
Place lemon syrup, habanero, lemon zest, and mayonnaise in a blender and blend until smooth.
7
Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and transfer to a large bowl.
8
Add the onions, celery, and parsley and set aside.
9
Brush tuna with oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
10
Grill for 3 minutes per side or until slightly charred and cooked to medium doneness.
11
Remove from the grill and let rest 5 minutes before cutting into small dice or flaking with a fork.
12
Add the flaked tuna to the mayonnaise mixture and gently mix until combined.
13
Divide the tuna salad among 4 slices of bread.
14
Top the salad with a few sprigs of watercress and top with the remaining bread.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups fresh lemon juice, 1/2 to 1 whole habanero chile, chopped (only use the whole if you like it hot), 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, 1 cup best-quality mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tuna Salad Sandwiches with Lemon-Habanero Mayonnaise and Watercress 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 Mayonnaise and Watercress

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