Grilled Tuna Sandwiches

 

2

tablespoons soy sauce

1

tablespoon sesame or vegetable oil

1

tablespoon orange juice

1

teaspoon grated gingerroot or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

4

tuna steaks, about 4 ounces each

3

tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing

4

kaiser or sandwich buns, split

Lettuce leaves

1

large tomato, sliced

1/2

medium cucumber, thinly sliced

• 1 In ungreased 8-inch square glass baking dish, mix all marinade ingredients; remove 1 tablespoon marinade and reserve. Add tuna to marinade; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes but no longer than 2 hours.
• 2 Spray grill rack with cooking spray. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove tuna from marinade; discard marinade. Cover and grill tuna over medium heat about 10 minutes, turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork.
• 3 Mix reserved 1 tablespoon marinade and the mayonnaise; spread on cut sides of buns. Layer lettuce, tuna, tomato and cucumber in each bun.