SARASOTA'S PERFECT FRESH TUNA SLIDERS
I made these years ago ... before sliders were called sliders. They were just called mini burgers or sandwiches, etc. We had a friend who often caught fresh tuna on his trips to the FL Keys, and we were lucky enough to get some of it; so I made these as "full size" sandwiches, but for my son and some of our friends kids, made mini sized ones. Everyone loved them so much I started making them "mini" all the time. This really only works with fresh tuna, and honestly never tried it with any canned. But, don't think you need the 2-3" fresh ahi grade tuna for this - some of the frozen or fresh tuna steaks available right in the grocery store work just fine. They are a bit more expensive than a plain burger, however, for a BBQ, dinner party, game night or a special night, these are a lot of fun and very very easy to make. A simple "kicked up" pickled mayo over fresh grilled tuna with fresh baby Bibb or Boston lettuce makes this a simple sandwich to put together. Now you can always add cheese, even sliced tomatoes if you want, but I like it as is. Two secrets ... make sure to use fresh tuna and a good soft whole wheat dinner roll (I got mine right at my local store, doesn't have to be anything special).
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 8 Sliders, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Dressing or Sauce -- Mix the mayo, pickles, capers, olives, garlic, and cider vinegar and chill until ready to use.
- Cucumbers -- Spread the slices out on a plate and season lightly with salt and pepper. Let them rest until you are ready to make the sandwiches.
- Tuna -- Cut the tuna steak into 8 pieces so they will fit on the rolls. Season both sides well with the lemon pepper and salt and let them come to almost room temperature. You don't want to cook cold fish.
- Rolls -- I like to grill these ahead because the tuna cooks so quickly. Just cut the rolls in half, spread with butter, then lightly grill using the same grill or pan you will be using for the tuna. You can also broil them if you prefer - just a light brown color is all you need.
- Grill -- I use a grill pan, but a simple saute pan will work. On medium high to high heat, grill or saute the tuna on each side, just 2-3 minutes tops. You want the outside to turn a white opaque color, but the inside will remain pink and medium rare. Don't over cook them. Remove the tuna from the pan or grill, and let it rest while you put the sandwiches together.
- Sliders -- Spread the mayo mix on each roll, top and bottom, then top with the tuna steak, 6 cucumber slices per sandwich, and lettuce. Secure with a toothpick and it's done.
- Serve -- Enjoy! They are easy, quick, simple flavors. They are perfect room temperature which makes them great for a BBQ. And remember, you can always add tomato slices or cheese if you want but I think they are perfect as is.
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Ravi Patl
[email protected]I've made these sliders several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect summer meal.
Donna Hebert
[email protected]These sliders are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.
Ahmed22 Kromut
[email protected]I love the addition of crushed pineapple to the tuna salad. It gives it a nice tropical flavor.
Mwaba Chilufya
[email protected]These sliders are so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties.
Mufu Jnr
[email protected]I made these sliders for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect summer meal.
Jannater Daoat
[email protected]These sliders are delicious and easy to make. I love the sweet and tangy flavor of the tuna salad.
Tanki Junior
[email protected]I've made these sliders several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect party food.
shahzaib web
[email protected]These sliders are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Sahporan Khan
[email protected]I love the combination of tuna, pineapple, and red onion in these sliders. It's a unique and delicious flavor combination.
Rasa dainyte
[email protected]These sliders are perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. They're also great for parties or potlucks.
Aliyah
[email protected]I made these sliders for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Mattie Black
[email protected]These sliders were delicious! The tuna salad was light and flavorful, and the Hawaiian rolls were soft and fluffy.
zihad shaik
[email protected]I've tried several tuna slider recipes and this one is by far the best. The tuna salad is creamy and flavorful, and the sliders are the perfect size for a party.
Steven HERMOSILLO
[email protected]These sliders are so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties. I love the combination of tuna, pineapple, and red onion.
Imrin Jahan
[email protected]I made these sliders for my family and they were a big hit! My kids loved the sweet and tangy tuna salad.
Hannan Poro Tv
[email protected]These sliders are perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. They're easy to transport and serve, and they're always a hit.
Jaydah Lopez
[email protected]I love the addition of pineapple and red onion to the tuna salad. It gives it a nice sweetness and crunch.
Leon Hargrove
[email protected]I've made these sliders several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The tuna salad is light and flavorful, and the Hawaiian rolls are the perfect complement.
David Sensei
[email protected]These tuna sliders were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.