Grilled Tuna and Roasted Pepper Sandwiches on Thyme Focaccia
- 2 pounds 1/2-inch-thick tuna steaks or four 6-ounce cans oil-packed tuna
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
- 1/8 cup sliced red onion (about 1)
- 1 Thyme Focaccia
- 3 large red bell peppers,roasted and peeled
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- If using tuna steaks, prepare grill.
- Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through.
- (Alternatively, tuna steaks may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)
- Transfer tuna to a platter and cool.
- In a large sealable plastic bag combine lemon juice, thyme, and 1/4 cup oil and add grilled tuna.
- Marinate grilled tuna, chilled, turning bag occasionally, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
- If using canned tuna, drain tuna and in a bowl stir together with lemon juice, thyme, 1/4 cup oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
- In a bowl toss together parsley, onion, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Pat roasted peppers dry.
- Halve focaccia horizontally and layer one half with peppers, tuna, capers, and parsley salad.
- Top sandwich with remaining focaccia half, pressing gently, and cut lengthwise in half and crosswise into thirds to make 6 sandwiches.
- Cut sandwiches in half diagonally and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
- Chill sandwiches at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
tuna, lemon juice, thyme, extravirgin olive oil, flatleafed parsley, red onion, thyme, red bell peppers, capers
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-tuna-and-roasted-pepper-sandwiches-on-thyme-focaccia-14159 (may not work)