"Better than Take Out" Tuna Melt Sandwich

Ingredients

• 4 slices sourdough bread
• 2 cans tuna in olive oil (4 oz / 110 grams each)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (120 grams)
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard (15 grams)
• 1 shallot finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic finely grated or minced
• 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika (1.25 grams)
• 1 tsp lemon juice (5 ml)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (8 grams)
• 1 tomato
• 1 cup shredded Manchego cheese (120 grams)
• sea salt & black pepper
• chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Lightly toast the slices of bread in a toaster, then place them in a baking tray or baking pan that's lined with foil paper, all in a single layer

2. 2

   Drain the cans of tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath, gently flake the tuna, then add into a large bowl, along with the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, paprika, lemon juice and parsley, season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together until well mixed

3. 3

   Evenly spread the tuna mixture over the 4 slices of toasted bread

4. 4

   Thinly slice the tomato, add a couple of slices over each bread, then top off with the shredded cheese, making sure to cover the entire surface

5. 5

   Add into a preheated oven, broil only option (top heat), between 4 to 5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted, then remove from the oven

6. 6

   Sprinkle each one with chopped fresh parsley, serve at once, enjoy!