Ultimate Grilled Tuna Sandwich: 2 Amazing Options
Create a delicious grilled tuna sandwich, perfect for a satisfying meal. This recipe offers two delightful variations: one featuring a perfectly seared tuna steak and the other a creamy tuna salad, both nestled between slices of toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tuna steak (about 6 oz), 1/2 inch thick OR 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (for tuna salad variation)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for tuna salad variation)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery (for tuna salad variation)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion (for tuna salad variation)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: Lettuce, tomato slices, cheese slices
Instructions
- For seared tuna: Season the tuna steak generously with salt and pepper. Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium-high heat. Sear the tuna steak for 1-2 minutes per side for rare, or longer for more well-done tuna. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice.
- For tuna salad: In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, and red onion. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in a skillet over medium heat.
- Layer your chosen tuna filling (seared tuna slices or tuna salad) on top of the bread in the skillet. Add any optional toppings like lettuce, tomato, or cheese.
- Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Grill the sandwich for 3-5 minutes per side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese (if using) is melted.
- Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust searing time for tuna steak based on your preferred doneness.
- Feel free to customize your tuna salad with other ingredients like pickles, capers, or fresh herbs.
- Experiment with different types of bread for varied flavors and textures.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: Approx. 400-500 (varies based on ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 3-5g
- Sodium: Approx. 600-800mg
- Fat: Approx. 20-30g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30-40g
- Fiber: Approx. 2-4g
- Protein: Approx. 25-35g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50-70mg
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