Open-Faced Tuna Sandwiches with Arugula and Sweet-Pickle Mayonnaise

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis, 2008

Show: Giada at HomeEpisode: Bridal Shower

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (4)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 20 min

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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.

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recipe Open-Faced Tuna Sandwiches with Arugula and Sweet-Pickle Mayonnaise
Jennifer Easton, PA 07-23-2009
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Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Great dish for all those who think they do not like tuna...you will change your mind!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is an excellent recipe! Great for entertaining or a great meal to share with a loved one. I have made this recipe for... Father's Day, and for 3 groups of guests...all gave it rave reviews! I made a few changes to the recipe. I did not have herbs de provence on hand so I substitued sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, dried oregano, and dried sweet basil (turned out great). In addition, I prefer dill relish or pickles to sweet pickles. I also asked to have the fillets cut thinner (about half the thickness as the fillets on display). I prefer to cook my tuna on a charcoal grill and like it cooked all the way through. By cutting the fillets thinner they are less apt to dry out since they will take a shorter cooking time. I also recommend using the bottom (flat portion) of the chibatta bread for seving so it doesn't rock on your plate when you are cutting through this open face sandwich. Use a steak knife to cut! Using a butter knife to cut through grilled bread can be a challenge!Read more
recipe Open-Faced Tuna Sandwiches with Arugula and Sweet-Pickle Mayonnaise
Ms Ashburn, VA 07-19-2009
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You can't get any easier than this!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I absolutely LOVE Giada! I always seem to watch her show and prepare the same meal from memory. The funny thing is- I do... all of that without even going to the store. I have everything right there. As for this Tuna recipe, it's great! It's gourmet! It's wonderful! My friends and my familiy love it. It's refreshing and lite! You will definitely enjoy making this simple meal. My friends think I spent a lot of preparation time. When I am having guests for this meal, I prepare it the night before. It's super simple! Enjoy!Read more
recipe Open-Faced Tuna Sandwiches with Arugula and Sweet-Pickle Mayonnaise
Jessica Richfield, MN 03-15-2009
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Easy & Delish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Super simple...I added tomato and greens on top of the ciabtta, and stacked the tuna and chesse on top. The mayo rocks! ... Thanks again Giada!Read more
recipe Open-Faced Tuna Sandwiches with Arugula and Sweet-Pickle Mayonnaise
marie san francisco, CA 03-09-2009
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The Great Tuna Melt
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Amazingly decadent!