Grilled Tuna Pan Bagnat
- 2 tuna steaks, 8 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 1/2 cup
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped Sweet 100 tomatoes, or very small grape tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 to 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Pinch red pepper
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained
- 12 basil leaves, cut into chiffonade
- 1 French baguette
- Heat grill to high.
- Brush the tuna steaks with the 1 tablespoon of oil and season and salt and pepper.
- Grill for 3 to 4 minutes on both sides or until just cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes then flake with a fork.
- Transfer to a bowl with the red onion and tomatoes.
- Whisk together the anchovy paste, lemon juice, mustard, red pepper, and 1/2 cup olive oil in a small bowl.
- Add the capers and then season with salt, to taste, if necessary.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna, add the basil, and gently mix to combine.
- Place the baguette on the grill, close the cover and let heat through, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from the grill and slice lengthwise.
- Remove some of the inside of the bread.
- Spread the tuna mixture evenly over the bottom half of the bread, place the top bread on, and press down firmly on the sandwich.
- Wrap the sandwich in foil and place a heavy pan on top.
- Let stand 30 minutes before serving and then cut into 4 pieces.
tuna, olive oil, salt, red onion, tomatoes, anchovy paste, lemon juice, mustard, red pepper, capers, basil, baguette
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/grilled-tuna-pan-bagnat-recipe.html (may not work)