What a wonderful Tuna Sandwich loaded with Umami Flavors! Get your taste buds ready for this one. This isn't your classic Tuna Sandwich where the Flavors hit high. Instead, this delivers on deep, rich and savory flavors that pair exceptionally well with the Tuna. Eat it Cold or Hot!
Servings: 2 portions
Equipment
- 1 Panini Grill or Skillet
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Can Tuna in Water - Water Squeezed Out
- 4 Slices White Bread
- 2 Slices Cheese - optional
- As needed Mayo or Butter - to spread on the bread
Seafood Mayo
- 1/4 C Hellmann's Mayonnaise
- 3/4 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1/4 tsp Hondashi, Sriracha, Garlic Powder, Butter Popcorn Seasoning, & Aleppo Pepper - each
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the Seafood Mayo into a bowl. Strain all the juices out from the tuna and add it to the bowl with the Mayo. Mix well.
- Brush sliced bread with Butter or Mayo on one side (This will be the outside). Optionally garnish with Parsley & Aleppo. Flip the bread slices so that both buttered or mayo covered surface are in contact.
- Place the cheese on and 1/2 of the Tuna Filling. Place into the Panini Grill and cook until done to your liking, or toast in a pan over medium heat. Plate, Slice & Serve.
Notes
Tuna Melt on English Muffins: Toast and Butter the English Muffins and spread the tuna filling in with a Cheese Slice. Wrap in tinfoil and bake in the oven at 450 F for 5 minutes. With English Muffin Tuna Melts, you can spread the filling out into 4 servings.