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BLT & Tuna Sandwich

Source of Recipe


Coastal Living






List of Ingredients



• 4 (4- to 6-oz.) tuna fillets
  
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  
• 1 loaf unsliced French bread
  
• Vegetable cooking spray
  
• Bibb lettuce
  
• 2 large tomatoes, sliced
  
• 8 slices bacon, cooked
  
• *
  
• -- Basil Mayonnaise --
  
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
  
• 1/4 tsp minced fresh garlic
  
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  






Instructions



1. For the Basil Mayonnaise, process all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. (Yield: 1/2 cup)
   
   
2. For the sandwiches: Brush tuna fillets with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill without grill lid, over medium heat (300 to 350 degrees) for 10 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork, turning once.
   
   
3. Cut bread on the diagonal into 8 (3/4-inch-thick) slices, reserving remaining bread for other uses. Coat slices with cooking spray. Grill or toast each side until golden.
   
   
4. Spread Basil Mayonnaise evenly on one side of each bread slice. Layer 4 bread slices with tuna, lettuce, tomato, and bacon; top with remaining bread slices.
   
   Yield: 4 sandwiches