Tuna fish sandwiches are one of my all time favorites. I love making tuna fish sandwiches for myself, and for sharing with my family and friends. There are two types of tuna that can be used for creating memorable sandwiches. The options for the tuna fish sandwiches start with choosing either tuna steaks, or canned tuna.
For tuna fish sandwiches that are sure to get you some rave reviews, then try these recipes. Experiment with your own ideas for variations, and you won't have long to wait for the compliments to come rolling in.
*Tuna Fish Sandwiches:
Servings: 4. The size of the tuna steak will dictate the serving sizes, generally 1 tuna filet will make 2 sandwiches
2 fresh/frozen Tuna Filets
1/2 Cup Olive Oil (reserve 1/4 cup for saute pan)
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
1/4 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Hoisin Sauce
Lemon Juice from 1 Lemon
White Pepper
4 Scallions - Diced (include crisp green stem)
*Options:
Red-Bermuda Onions - Thinly Sliced
Lettuce-Romaine-Iceberg
Tomato Slices
Wasabi
Avocado
Rinse, pat dry and place tuna steaks into a glass dish (Pyrex)
Mix all ingredients (except for the scallions) and whisk together gently in a
non-reactive bowl
Pour mixture over tuna steaks and cover and place in refrigerator for 1-2 hours. If you don't have time to marinade the tuna, just let it soak in the mixture and turn a few times to absorb as much as possible
In a heavy skillet, pour the 1/4 cup of olive oil. Heat oil on medium high, don't heat to smoking level.
Place tuna steaks into the hot pan with the oil and sear for about one minute per side. If you prefer your tuna cooked more thoroughly, be sure to turn frequently and be careful not to overcook tuna, as it can easily become very dry.
Place tuna steaks on your choice of bun, roll, or bread. Garnish with any of he optional choices above, and add a dab of freshly grated ginger.
Recipe - Tuna Fish Sandwiches
2 cans tuna fish (4 servings)
1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon chopped, or dried dillweed
4 tablespoons diced onion (Vidalia, any sweet onion, is preferred)
2 finely chopped hard boiled eggs
2 diced stalks of celery
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
4 tablespoons of mayonnaise
Thoroughly drain the oil or water out of the tuna
Place tuna in a small bowl and flake with a fork
Squeeze lemon juice onto the tuna and blend
Add salt and pepper to taste
Add dillweed
Add chopped hard boiled eggs
Add diced celery
Add relish and mayonnaise
Mix ingredients thoroughly
Note: The tuna fish tastes even better if you have the time to let it refrigerate overnight
Assemble
Tuna sandwiches are especially good on the following breads:
Whole wheat, any grain breads
Pita bread
Croissants
Rye bread
Sour dough
Bagels
Challah bread (twisted egg bread)
Options:
Tuna melt sandwich - place tuna on rye bread, add a slice of swiss, mozzarella, muenster or cheddar cheese and melt a couple of pats of butter in a small pan, lightly spread mayonnaise on the outside of the rye bread slices (this will allow the bread to grill to a golden brown), toast until cheese is melted and bread has toasted
Tuna deluxe sandwich - add slices of romaine, iceberg, or your favorite lettuce, and a hefty slice of beefsteak tomato
California tuna salad sandwich - add a slice of avocado, alfalfa sprouts and crushed almonds to the tuna salad and spread onto sour dough bread
Tuna pita sandwich - add thin slices of cucumber for a crispness and crunch
Extras:
Try adding a dash of cayenne pepper to kick it up a notch
Fresh parsley adds a subtle touch to the mixture
Paprika adds color and a dash of flavor
Substitute sweet pickle relish with rinsed and drained capers
Substitute sweet pickle relish with diced black or green olives
Accompaniments:
Green garden salad
Coleslaw
Potato, or corn chips
French fried potatoes
Fruit salad
Chick peas
Crudite (fresh sliced vegetables)
Soup
Have fun making these yummy tuna sandwiches. Believe me, everyone will thank you for them, that's if you're willing to share.