Ingredients
Mayonnaise:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup finely diced sweet pickles (about 2 pickles)
Sandwiches:
- 4 (4 to 6-ounce) albacore tuna steaks
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil, for drizzling, plus 1/4 cup
- 4 teaspoons herbs de Provence
- 4 slices sharp white Cheddar
- 1 (1-pound) loaf ciabatta bread, halved horizontally (see Cook's Note)
- 2 cups arugula, thinly sliced
Directions
For the mayonnaise: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sweet pickles until smooth.
For the sandwiches: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Season the tuna with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the herbs de Provence. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Place a slice of cheese on each piece of fish during the last minute of grilling. Using a pastry brush, brush the bottom half of the bread with 1/4 cup of olive oil. Cut into 4 pieces, each about 4-inches long and 3-inches wide. Grill, cut side down, for 30 seconds to 1 minute until toasted and golden.
Spread the grilled bread with the sweet pickle mayonnaise. Place a tuna steak on top. Top with the arugula and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.
Cook's Note: Make the leftover top half of the ciabatta into croutons by cutting into 1-inch pieces, drizzling with olive oil and baking for 10 to 12 minutes in a preheated 375 degree F oven. Alternatively, tear the bread into small pieces, allow to dry, and blend in a food processor to make bread crumbs
Photo: Open-Faced Tuna Sandwiches with Arugula and Sweet-Pickle Mayonnaise Recipe
















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By hungry.in.seattle
Seattle, WA
on December 30, 2012
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What a simple yet delicious surprise! Our friends gave us a bunch of tuna they caught in Mexico and I was looking for various recipes for tuna steaks. This one was simple and so delicious! The flavors really blended well together to make a great dish. I used dill pickles for the mayo since we don't really care for sweet pickles, and for us, this made it fabulous. The first bite exploded with flavor. I will definitely make this again!
By nortiz78_9582187
Riverside,Ca
on August 23, 2012
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This meal was very tasty and savory. My husband and grandmother loved it. Would highly recommend it !!!!!
By emmahunter33
LeMars, IA
on July 13, 2011
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Absolutely delicious. Great for summer gatherings and parties! Simple yet elegant.
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