Mackerel Tuna Sandwich with Grilled Vegetables
2 servings
25 minutes
A sandwich with mackerel tuna and grilled vegetables is a true reflection of the Spanish cuisine's passion for rich flavors and fresh ingredients. This dish combines the smoky taste of grilled vegetables, the juiciness of tuna, and the crunchy texture of ciabatta, creating a harmonious and refined gastronomic experience. Mackerel, rich in healthy fats, adds richness to the sandwich while the grilled vegetables reveal their natural sweetness. Red chili pepper adds a slight spiciness that highlights the depth of flavors. This sandwich is perfect for a light yet nutritious lunch or dinner and can be served with a glass of chilled white wine or refreshing lemonade. Its simplicity in preparation makes it an excellent choice for a quick yet sophisticated Mediterranean-style snack.
1
Remove the fish's head, fins, and bones. Cut off the belly, and remove the skin. Salt the resulting fillet.
- Mackerel: 1 piece
2
Prepare the vegetables. Cut the young large onion and tomatoes into 1 cm thick rings, mushrooms into thick slices, and peppers into thin longitudinal strips.
- Green onion with bulb: 1 piece
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Fresh champignons: 6 pieces
- Green pepper: 1 piece
- Red chili pepper: 1 piece
3
In a hot ridged pan, sequentially fry the vegetables like on a grill. Then, toast the bread cut lengthwise, and after that, the tuna fillet (1.5 minutes on one side, only 1 minute on the other). Serve immediately.
- Fresh champignons: 6 pieces
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Green onion with bulb: 1 piece
- Green pepper: 1 piece
- Red chili pepper: 1 piece
- Ciabatta: 2 pieces
- Mackerel: 1 piece