Grilled Tuna Salad Sandwiches with Lemon Habanero Mayo
Elevate your sandwich game with these Grilled Tuna Salad Sandwiches with Lemon Habanero Mayo—an irresistible fusion of smoky, zesty, and spicy flavors. Perfectly grilled fresh tuna steaks are flaked and mixed with crunchy celery, red onion, and aromatic dill, then elevated by a creamy homemade mayo infused with bright lemon juice, zesty lemon zest, and a fiery kick of minced habanero pepper. Served between golden-toasted bread slices with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato, this gourmet sandwich strikes the ideal balance of freshness and heat. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a quick yet sophisticated recipe that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Designed to stand out in summer cookouts or casual gatherings, this sandwich is destined to impress with its bold flavors and easy preparation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) Fresh tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 small, finely minced Habanero pepper
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 stalk, finely diced Celery
- 0.25 cup, finely diced Red onion
- 1 tablespoon, finely chopped Fresh dill
- 4 pieces Bread slices
- 2 tablespoons, softened Butter
- 2 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 1 small, sliced Tomato
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Rub the tuna steaks with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced habanero until well combined. Adjust spice level by adding more or less habanero as desired. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Grill the tuna steaks for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preferred level of doneness. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before flaking into large chunks with a fork.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flaked tuna with diced celery, red onion, and dill. Add 2 tablespoons of the prepared lemon habanero mayo and gently mix until well coated.
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Heat a skillet over medium heat and toast the buttered sides until golden brown.
Assemble the sandwiches by layering lettuce, tomato slices, and the tuna salad mixture onto the unbuttered side of a toasted bread slice. Spread additional lemon habanero mayo on the other slice of bread if desired, then place it on top to close the sandwich.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Grilled Tuna Salad Sandwich with Lemon Habanero Mayo!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 158.3 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.2 g | 151% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 313 mg | 104% | |
| Sodium | 4356 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.6 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 93.6 g | 187% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.4 mcg | 97% | |
| Calcium | 239 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2429 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
