Ahi Tuna Steak Sandwich
- 1/4 teaspoon prepared wasabi or 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise (no more than 2 g fat per tablespoon; I used Best Foods/Hellmanns)
- 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 (4-ounce) sashimi-or sushi-grade ahi tuna fillets
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 (about 3 1/2-inch-diameter) whole-wheat or whole-grain hamburger buns
- 6 thin plum tomato slices, or 2 to 4 larger slices
- 1 small leaf green lettuce, cut in half, or more to taste
- Stir the wasabi or horseradish into the mayonnaise until well combined.
- Add more to taste, if desired.
- Set aside.
- If the fillets are thicker than 3/4 inch or are not at least slightly larger than the buns, place them between 2 sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap.
- Using the flat side of a meat mallet or the bottom of a skillet, pound them until they are slightly larger than the buns.
- Rub the olive oil evenly over the entire fillets.
- Season both sides of the fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place a small nonstick skillet over high heat.
- When very hot (but not so hot that the pan smokes), add the fillets.
- Sear them so the outsides are golden brown in spots but the insides are rare, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side.
- Meanwhile, place half a lettuce leaf and 3 tomato slices on each bun bottom.
- Top each with 1 fillet.
- Spoon half of the reserved mayonnaise mixture on each bun top and flip them atop the sandwiches.
- Serve immediately.
- Each (1-sandwich) serving has:
- Calories: 298
- Protein: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Fiber: 4g
- Sodium: 395mg
wasabi, lowfat mayonnaise, extra virgin olive oil, tuna, salt, buns, thin plum, green lettuce
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ahi-tuna-steak-sandwich-375445 (may not work)