Classic Italian Tuna Sandwich

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice garlic sideways, then chop finely.
  2. 2Dump the tuna from the jar into a mixing bowl, including the olive oil.
  3. 3Break up the tuna fillets to the desired texture, ensuring the olive oil is well distributed.
  4. 4Add most of the chopped garlic to the tuna, reserving a little for garnish.
  5. 5Mix the garlic into the tuna until evenly balanced.
  6. 6Squeeze the juice of one full lemon into the tuna mixture, using a hand or strainer to catch seeds.
  7. 7Check the moisture and add more olive oil if a moister consistency is preferred.
  8. 8Toast a piece of Italian bread in the toaster oven for about a minute for a slight crunch.
  9. 9Drizzle a little more olive oil on the top and bottom of the toasted bread.
  10. 10Plate the bread and add the tuna mixture, spreading it evenly across the bread.
  11. 11Garnish with the reserved chopped garlic.
  12. 12Add salt and pepper to taste.
  13. 13Squeeze a little extra lemon on top using the remaining half lemon.
  14. 14Use the flat side of a blade to hold the tuna in place while folding the sandwich.

Ingredients

  • 3 large raw garlic cloves
  • unfiltered extra virgin olive oil organic
  • 6.7 ounce Thai tuna in a jar packed in olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 lemon
  • salt
  • pepper
  • Italian bread

Equipment

mixing bowltoaster ovenstrainer

Tips

  • Adjust garlic to your preference.
  • Break up tuna fillets to desired texture.
  • Adjust olive oil for desired moisture.
  • Toast bread for crunch.