Name: Seared Fresh Tuna Sandwich with Herbed Mayo
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North American
Ingredients: ½ cup good quality mayonnaise (125 ml); grated zest and juice of 1 lime; 1 tsp mirin (5 ml); Pinch of Japanese pepper or cayenne; ¼ cup chopped fresh chives or green onions (50 ml); several sprigs coriander, chopped; 4 slices fresh tuna loin about 6 oz each (180 gm) 1 “ thick; 1 tsp sesame oil (5 ml); 2 Tbsp black sesame seeds (25 ml); 1 tsp cracked coriander seeds (5 ml); 1 Tbsp vegetable oil (15 ml); salt and pepper to taste; several leaves Boston bib lettuce washed and dried; 1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced; 1 ripe vine tomato ( when in season) , sliced; 4 large flat Italian style buns or 8 pieces of grain bread of your choice

Yields

4 servings

I am a big believer that a sandwich can be a beautiful thing, when you start with great quality ingredients. You will love this one as a great lunch or dinner served with a fresh salad on the side. You can also try it in a tortilla or without the bread completely, for a less filling option.

ingredients

Herbed Mayonnaise

cup good quality mayonnaise (125 ml)

grated zest and juice of 1 lime

tsp mirin (5 ml)

Pinch of Japanese pepper or cayenne

cup chopped fresh chives or green onions (50 ml)

several sprigs coriander, chopped

Tuna

slices fresh tuna loin about 6 oz each (180 gm) 1 “ thick

tsp sesame oil (5 ml)

Tbsp black sesame seeds (25 ml)

tsp cracked coriander seeds (5 ml)

Tbsp vegetable oil (15 ml)

salt and pepper to taste

several leaves Boston bib lettuce washed and dried

ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

ripe vine tomato ( when in season) , sliced

large flat Italian style buns or 8 pieces of grain bread of your choice

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directions

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until blended. Cover with plastic wrap and store in fridge until ready to use. Leftover mayonnaise can be stored in the fridge for up to one week.

Step 2

Rub tuna with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame and coriander seeds. Season with salt tuna and pepper.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in a large hot skillet over medium high setting. Sear tuna for 1-2 minutes per side, until it starts turning white but still pink in the middle. Do not fully cook or it will be dry. Remove immediately and begin preparing sandwiches.

Step 4

Assemble sandwich to your liking layering, mayo, seared tuna, avocado, tomato and lettuce leaves. Serve immediately with your favourite salad.

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