Sardine And Tomato Club Sandwich
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 shallots
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 (3 3/4 ounce) can sardines
- 6 slices bread
- 1/4 cup goat cheese
- 1 cup arugula
- Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, until soft and fragrant, stirring regularly. Add the tomatoes, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and sugar. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 30 minutes, uncovered, stirring from time to time, until the mixture is thick and the juices have evaporated. Transfer to a bowl to cool. (This can be prepared up to a day in advance. The tomato confit can also be mixed until smooth and used as a spread or dip.).
- Drain the sardines and pat with paper towels to remove excess oil. Mash together with a fork and divide into four equal portions. Slice off and discard the crusts of the bread (or leave them out to dry for a day and mix in a blender to make breadcrumbs), and toast the slices until golden brown.
- Assemble the slices of bread into double-decker sandwiches, spreading each deck with fresh cheese and tomato jam, then filling it with sardines and arugula. Use a sharp bread knife to halve the sandwiches diagonally and secure each half with a toothpick if desired. Serve immediately, or wrap in wax paper and go eat on a patch of green somewhere.
extra virgin olive oil, shallots, garlic, tomatoes, paprika, salt, pepper, brown sugar, sardines, bread, goat cheese, arugula
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sardine-and-tomato-club-sandwich-431156 (may not work)