Two grilled albacore filets with peppers and French rolls on a glass plate.

Grilled Albacore Sandwich with Red Peppers

Name: Grilled Albacore Sandwich with Red Peppers Recipe
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Fish & Seafood
Ingredients: 1 (1/3 lb) Skinless Pacific Albacore, cut into 3/4 inch thick loin cuts; 2 tbsp + 2 tsp Olive Oil; 6 tbsp + 2 tsp Olive Oil, for grilling; 1/8 tsp Black Pepper; 1/8 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Oregano, crushed; Bread:; Sauteed Red Peppers (see below); 2 French Rolls, split lengthwise; 1/4 cup Chopped basil; Sautéed Red Peppers:; 1 Red Pepper, roasted, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch strips; 2 tsp Olive Oil; 2 tsp Minced Garlic; 1 md Onion, sliced into thin half-hings; Additional Items; Paper Towels; Large Bowl; Non-stick Pan

Courtesy of Oregon Albacore Commission

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 30 - 40 minutes
Cook Time: 15 - 25 minutes

Ingredients:

Skinless Pacific Albacore, cut into 3/4 inch thick loin cuts
Olive Oil
Olive Oil, for grilling
Black Pepper
Salt
Oregano, crushed

Bread:

French Rolls, split lengthwise
Chopped Basil
Sauteed Red Peppers (see below)

Sautéed Red Peppers:

Red Pepper, roasted, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch strips
Olive Oil
Minced Garlic
Onion, sliced into thin half-hings

Additional Items:

• Paper Towels
• Large Bowl
• Non-stick Pan

Directions:

Rinse albacore with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Make vinaigrette by combining oil, lemon juice, pepper, salt, oregano and cayenne; mix well. Divide in half.
Marinate albacore in one-half of the vinaigrette for 30 minutes, turning once.
While fish is marinating, make Sautéed Red Peppers. In non-stick pan, sauté garlic and onion in oil until onion is translucent.
Stir in red peppers and remove from heat.
Set aside.
Preheat grill to medium.
Drain albacore, reserving marinade.
Lightly oil the cooking grids.
Cook 5-6 minutes, turning once and basting frequently. Do NOT overcook! Albacore should be pink in center when removed from the heat.
Toast rolls lightly on grill.
Place grilled albacore on rolls and serve.