Ahi Tuna Steak Sandwich

Name: Ahi Tuna Steak Sandwich
Yield: makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 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/Hellmann’s); 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

December 9, 2011

It’s important, when making this sandwich, that you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready to go before cooking the tuna—you don’t want the tuna sitting after it’s cooked. When selecting tuna for this dish, be sure to get tuna that is undoubtedly sushi or sashimi grade. Cutting corners and using any fresh tuna is not an option on this one. Also, make sure the tuna is bright red all over. If the edges are just a bit murky or even the slightest shade of brown, don’t buy it. If it’s fresh, it will be bright red throughout.

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