Asian Grilled Tuna Sandwich
Recipe from Ladies' Home Journal

These tuna steaks are topped with a zesty Asian mayonnaise and placed between slices of crusty bread for a satisfying dinner.


Asian Grilled Tuna Sandwich

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Related Categories: Grilled Tuna, Grilling, Lunch Sandwiches
 
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Ingredients
  • 3  tablespoons
    rice wine vinegar
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  • 3/4  teaspoon
    grated fresh ginger
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  • 2  teaspoons
    sugar
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  • 1-1/2  teaspoons
    minced shallot
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  • 4 
    tuna steaks (5 to 6 oz. each)
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  • 1  tablespoon
    vegetable oil
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  cup
    mayonnaise
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  • 1  teaspoon
    soy sauce
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  • 3/4  teaspoon
    prepared wasabi paste*
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    minced garlic
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  • 8  slices
    Tuscan bread, lightly toasted
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  • 3  cups
    packed mesclun salad greens, watercress or other mixed salad greens (4 oz.)
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    Sesame noodles (optional)
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Directions
1.
Heat grill pan.
2.
For the vinaigrette, combine the rice wine vinegar, ginger, sugar and shallot in a small bowl; set aside
3.
Brush tuna with oil; sprinkle with salt. Grill on medium heat 2-1/2 minutes to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Set aside; keep warm.
4.
For the Asian Mayonnaise, combine all mayonnaise, soy sauce, wasabi paste and garlic in cup. Spread evenly on four slices bread; set aside.
5.
Toss salad greens with vinaigrette in bowl; divide and arrange evenly on remaining bread slices. Arrange tuna steaks on greens. Top with reserved bread. Cut sandwiches in half. Serve with sesame noodles, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
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*Available in specialty markets.

Note
To test for medium heat, you should be able to hold your hand over the coals at the height of the food for 4 seconds before you have to pull away.
Nutrition information
Calories 510, Total Fat 23.5 g, Saturated Fat 4.5 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 706 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 38 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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