The World's Best Tuna Fish Sandwich
There’s a reason people chase albacore offshore every season. They’re fast, hard-hitting fish that keep the rods bent and the crew busy when the bite is on. Bringing a few home means more than just a good day on the water—it means a cooler full of some of the cleanest, most versatile meat you’ll ever cook with. Albacore loins are firm but tender, rich but mild, and unlike canned tuna, there’s no fishy funk. Just clean, white meat that can go from sashimi to the grill to a sandwich without missing a beat.
I admit it. It feels a little wrong to take a prime piece of albacore and turn it into a sandwich. Once you try it, you’ll understand why it earns the title of world’s best.
What You Need
- Chunk of albacore loin
- Salt and pepper
- Crushed garlic
- Olive oil
- Mayo
- Whole grain mustard
- Pickles, dill sprigs
- Red pepper flakes and cilantro
- Sliced tomato
- Romaine lettuce and toasted sourdough
How to Do It
- Season the tuna with salt, pepper, garlic, and olive oil. Roast at 275°F for 25 minutes.
- Let it cool to room temperature, then flake into a bowl.
- Mix with mayo, mustard, pickles, dill, red pepper flakes, and cilantro.
- Layer onto toasted sourdough with romaine and sliced tomato.
Fresh albacore is whiter, cleaner, and has none of the heavy taste you associate with canned tuna. It’s rich, light, and perfect for elevating a simple sandwich into something worth chasing offshore for.
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