Tuna Steak and Vegetable Sandwiches

Gourmet sandwiches featuring seared tuna steak and broiled Mediterranean vegetables, topped with fresh arugula and marjoram on crusty country bread. A delicious combination of fresh seafood and grilled vegetables dressed in a balsamic-olive oil marinade.

4 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons marjoram
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 whole Japanese eggplants
  • 2 whole zucchini
  • 1 whole yellow bell pepper
  • 8 slices country bread
  • 1 pound tuna steak
  • 1 pinch marjoram
  • 2 cups arugula

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat broiler. Combine 3/4 cup oil and next 3 ingredients in small bowl. Arrange eggplant slices, zucchini and bell pepper on broiler pan. Brush on both sides with oil mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil until brown, watching closely, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to platter. Place bread on broiler pan. Brush top side with oil mixture and sprinkle with pepper. Broil until top side is brown. Transfer to work surface, browned side up.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Season tuna with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and sauté until just cooked through, about 30 seconds per side. Place tuna on half of bread slices. Sprinkle with chopped marjoram. Top with vegetables and arugula, then remaining bread slices, browned side down.

    5 min