Name: Grilled Albacore Sandwich With Red Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 1/3 pounds skinless Pacific albacore (cut into 3/4 inch thick loin cuts); 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil; 6 tablespoons Lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon oregano (crushed); dash of cayenne; Sautéed Red Peppers (see below); 2 French rolls (split lengthwise); 1/4 cup chopped basil; Sautéed Red Peppers; 1 red pepper (roasted, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch strips); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 medium onion (sliced into thin half-rings)

Grilled Albacore Sandwich With Red Peppers

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

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Servings

Ingredients

1 1/3 pounds skinless Pacific albacore cut into 3/4 inch thick loin cuts
2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil
6 tablespoons Lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano crushed
dash of cayenne
Sautéed Red Peppers see below
2 French rolls split lengthwise
1/4 cup chopped basil
Sautéed Red Peppers
1 red pepper roasted, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch strips
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 medium onion sliced into thin half-rings

Instructions

1 Rinse albacore with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. 2 Set aside. Make vinaigrette by combining oil, lemon juice, pepper, salt, oregano and cayenne; mix well. 3 Divide in half. Marinate albacore in one-half of the vinaigrette for 30 minutes, turning once. 4 While fish is marinating make Sautéed Red Peppers (see recipe below). Drain albacore reserving marinade.5 Place on greased grate, 4-5 inches from hot coals. Cook 5-6 minutes, turning once and basting frequently.6 Do not overcook! Albacore should be pink in center when removed from the heat. 7 Toast rolls lightly on grill. Brush toasted sides with remaining vinaigrette. Make four open-faced sandwiches by topping with albacore, Sautéed Red Peppers and fresh basil.8 Serve immediately. Sautéed Red Peppers In non-stick pan, sauté garlic and onion in oil until onion is translucent. 9 Stir in red peppers and remove from heat. Set aside.
Source: Oregon Albacore Commission