Grilled Tuna Panini with Wasabi Ginger Mayonnaise

 

Ingredients

· 4 (1/2-lb) tuna steaks

· 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

· 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

· 1/2 teaspoon dried lemongrass (optional)

· 4 Portuguese English muffins

· 1/4 cup prepared mayonnaise

· 1 tablespoon wasabi paste

· 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

· 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

· 4 leaves Bibb lettuce

· 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced

 

Steps

1. Preheat outdoor grill or stovetop grill pan to high. Combine olive oil, pepper, salt, and lemongrass in a small mixing bowl. Brush each tuna steak on both sides with the olive oil mixture. Place on hot grill and cook until browned but still pink in the middle, about 7 minutes per side. Combine mayonnaise, wasabi paste, ginger, and lemon juice in a second mixing bowl, stir to combine, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Preheat panini grill or skillet. Butter both sides of roll and grill until toasted on both sides, about 5 minutes. Lay out bottom roll and layer with lettuce, cucumber, wasabi mayonnaise, and tuna steak. Add remaining mayonnaise and top of roll. Repeat process with remaining ingredients to make additional sandwiches. Serve.

 

 

From: Sandwiches, Panini, and Wraps: Recipes for the Original “Anytime, Anywhere” Meal

By: Dwayne Ridgeway