Bltt Sandwich

Name: Bltt Sandwich
Ingredients: For the Jam; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 small red onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 cup sun-dried tomato; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; salt and pepper; For the sandwich; 8 slices pepper bacon; 4 (4 -6 ounce) tuna steaks; 1 tablespoon McCormick grill seasoning; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest or 2 teaspoons orange zest; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary; 4 ciabatta rolls (toasted); 8 leaves red leaf lettuce

17 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

For the Jam
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup sun-dried tomato
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and pepper
For the sandwich
8 slices pepper bacon
4 (4 -6 ounce) tuna steaks
1 tablespoon McCormick grill seasoning
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest or 2 teaspoons orange zest
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
4 ciabatta rolls (toasted)
8 leaves red leaf lettuce

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2

Arrange the bacon on a broiler pan and bake until crisp, about 15 - 20 minutes. (I just cooked mine in the microwave).
3

Heat 1 T. oil in a small saucepan to medium high. Add the onions and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
4

Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5

Add the sun dried tomatoes, Worcestershire, vinegar, brown sugar and 1/2 cup water.
6

Stir well. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for about 7-8 minutes or until mixture thickens.
7

Season the tuna with grill seasoning, zest and rosemary.
8

Place a skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 T. olive oil.
9

Sear the tuna steaks for about 2 minutes per side for rare fish or about 4 minutes per side for cooked through fish.
10

While fish cooks, toast the rolls.
11

Drizzle the rolls with a little olive oil.
12

Place 2 lettuce leaves on each roll.
13

Top with seared tuna, 2 strips of bacon, and a big spoon ful of tomato jam. Place tops on rolls.
14

Enjoy!