Spicy Tuna Bocadillo

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tuna steaks (6 oz. each)
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 portuguese rolls, split
• 1/4 cup sliced roasted red pepper
• 4 slices sweet onions
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 1/2 cup arugula leaf

Recipe

• 1 finely chop garlic.
• 2 in a shallow dish, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, the oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, cardamom, cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste; whisk to combine.
• 3 add the tuna, turn to coat, and let stand for about 15 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to blend (or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour; return to room temperature before grilling).
• 4 in a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon olive oil, the remaining garlic, and the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest.
• 5 cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours; return to room temperature before assembling the panini.
• 6 preheat the sandwich grill.
• 7 arrange the tuna steaks in the grill, close the top plate, and cook, turning once, until seared on the outside and pin on the inside, 3-4 minutes.
• 8 transfer to a cutting board, let cool slightly, then thinly slice.
• 9 leave the grill on and wipe clean the grill plates.
• 10 brush the crust sides of the rolls with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and spread the cut side with the mayonnaise mixture (aioli).
• 11 on the bottom half of each, arrange a layer each of the tuna, pepper, onion, eggs, and arugula, dividing evenly.
• 12 cover with the top halves of the rolls cut sides down, and press to pack gently.
• 13 place on the panini grill, close the top plate, and cook until the bread is golden and toasted and the filling is warmed, 3-5 minutes.
• 14 cut in half and serve right away.