Mediterranean Grilled Tuna Sandwich

Need a change from buns and burgers? Take a Mediterranean detour and grill a terrific tuna sandwich.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

1:30

Hr:Mins

Makes

servings

1/4

cup olive or vegetable oil

tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

tablespoon red wine vinegar

1/4

teaspoon salt

Dash of pepper

clove garlic, finely chopped

1/2

pound tuna, or marlin fillets, 3/4 to 1 inch thick

medium tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped (3/4 cup)

1/4

medium red onion, thinly sliced

tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata or ripe olives

tablespoons chopped fresh Italian or regular parsley

teaspoons capers

loaf (1/2 pound) unsliced crusty Italian, French or sourdough bread

leaves romaine lettuce, shredded

Mix oil, thyme, vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic. In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, pour half of oil mixture over fish fillets; turn fish to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 1 hour. Mix remaining oil mixture, the tomato, onion, olives, parsley and capers; cover and refrigerate.
Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove fish from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill fish 5 to 6 inches from medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, brushing 2 or 3 times with marinade and turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork. Break fish into chunks.
Cut off top one-third of bread loaf. Hollow out both parts, leaving 1/2-inch-thick crust. Arrange romaine on bottom half of bread. Top with fish. Spoon tomato mixture evenly over fish. Replace top piece of bread. Wrap loaf in plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes. Unwrap and cut into 4 pieces.

Makes 4 servings

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Serve With

Enjoy these sandwiches with a colorful assortment of fresh fruit.

Do-Ahead

This wonderful grilled sandwich is perfect for picnics. It can be made up to an hour before serving and transported to the picnic in a cooler.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 325

(Calories from Fat 145),

Total Fat 16g

(Saturated Fat 3g,),

Cholesterol 35mg;
Sodium 660mg;
Total Carbohydrate 31g

(Dietary Fiber 2g,

Protein 16g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

2 Starch;
0 Fruit;
0 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
0 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
2 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
1 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Mediterranean Grilled Tuna Sandwich

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens