Grilled Fresh Tuna Sandwiches

 

2

tablespoons soy sauce

1

tablespoon sesame or vegetable oil

1

tablespoon orange juice

1

teaspoon grated gingerroot or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

4

tuna steaks (about 4 oz each)

2

tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing

4

hamburger or kaiser buns, split

Lettuce leaves

2

medium tomatoes, sliced

1

medium cucumber, thinly sliced

• 1 In ungreased 8-inch square glass baking dish, make Orange-Ginger Marinade; reserve 1 tablespoon. Add tuna to marinade; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes but no longer than 2 hours.
• 2 Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove tuna from marinade; discard marinade.
• 3 Cover and grill tuna over MEDIUM heat about 10 minutes, turning once, until tuna flakes easily with fork.
• 4 In small bowl, mix reserved 1 tablespoon marinade and the mayonnaise; spread on cut sides of buns. Layer lettuce, tuna, tomato and cucumber in buns.
• 5 METHOD FOR ORANGE GINGER MARINADE: In small bowl, mix all ingredients.