0.5 to 1 habanero chile whole hot chopped (only use the if you like it )
8 slices bread white french italian hearty (, , ciabatta, or country )
3 cups juice of lemon fresh
1 teaspoon lemon zest grated
1 cup best-quality mayonnaise
4 servings olive oil
1 small onion diced red finely
4 servings salt and pepper freshly ground
4 servings watercress
Equipment
bowl
sauce pan
blender
grill
Directions
Heat grill to high.
Place lemon juice in a small saucepan and bring to boil on the grates of the grill. Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup.
Remove from the grill and let cool slightly. Leave grill on high heat.
Place lemon syrup, habanero, lemon zest, and mayonnaise in a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and transfer to a large bowl.
Add the onions, celery, and parsley and set aside.
Brush tuna with oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill for 3 minutes per side or until slightly charred and cooked to medium doneness.
Remove from the grill and let rest 5 minutes before cutting into small dice or flaking with a fork.
Add the flaked tuna to the mayonnaise mixture and gently mix until combined. Divide the tuna salad among 4 slices of bread. Top the salad with a few sprigs of watercress and top with the remaining bread.