Sardine And Balsamic Tomato Panini Recipes

SALAMI-TOMATO PANINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease large cookie sheet with vegetable oil.
• Unroll pizza crust dough onto cookie sheet; press dough into 16x11-inch rectangle, pulling dough gently if necessary. Bake 9 to 16 minutes or until light brown. Cool about 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
• Cut cooled pizza crust in half lengthwise and crosswise to make 4 rectangles. Remove rectangles from cookie sheet; cut each rectangle in half crosswise for a total of 8 squares.
• Drizzle 1 tablespoon vinaigrette on each of 4 crust squares. Top each with 2 slices of salami, 2 slices of mozzarella, 2 slices of tomato and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle each with parsley. Cover each with remaining crust square.
• Heat 12-inch skillet or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the oil in hot skillet. Place 2 sandwiches in skillet. Place smaller skillet or saucepan on sandwiches to flatten slightly; keep skillet on sandwiches during cooking. Cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until bread is golden brown and crisp, and fillings are heated. Remove sandwiches from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil and sandwiches.

SARDINE AND BALSAMIC TOMATO PANINI

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine tomatoes, vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Brush one side of each bread slice with oil. Place two slices on a work surface, oiled side down, and spread with mustard. Evenly layer with sardines, tomato mixture and cheese. Cover with top halves, oiled side up, and press gently to pack.
• Place sandwiches on heated panini or George Foreman grill, close the top and cook until golden brown.

TOMATO MOZZARELLA PAN BAGNAT

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette, whisk the shallots, garlic, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, mustard, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper together in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, stir in the anchovies (if using), capers, and olives, and set aside.
• Core the tomatoes and slice them 1/3 inch thick. Place the bottom halves of the ciabattas, cut side up, on a sheet pan. Place a layer of tomato on each bread, spoon on 2/3 of the vinaigrette, add a layer of mozzarella, and sprinkle with the basil leaves. Spoon the remaining vinaigrette on the cut sides of the ciabatta tops and place them, cut side down, on the sandwiches. Place a second sheet pan on the sandwiches and put weights on top, such as cans of tomatoes. Allow the sandwiches to sit at room temperature for an hour for the flavors to blend.
• Heat an electric panini press and toast the sandwiches for 5 to 10 minutes, until the bread is toasted and the mozzarella starts to melt. Cut each sandwich in half and serve warm.

POP'S TOMATO-BRAISED SARDINES

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat until warm. Add garlic powder and paprika; cook until you can smell the spices, about 1 minute. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Add cherry tomatoes and mix until well combined. Cover the pan and cook until tomatoes begin to release their liquid, about 5 minutes.
• While tomatoes are cooking, combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil with 1/2 of the lime juice. Add sardines and gently toss to coat with lime marinade.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Remove the lid from the skillet. Pour cooking wine in with onion and tomatoes; stir well. Add water and fish sauce; bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until liquid begins to reduce, about 5 minutes.
• Remove sardines from the marinade and place on top of tomato sauce. Discard remaining marinade.
• Place under the preheated broiler until sardines are well cooked and some of the tomatoes are charred, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Pour remaining lime juice over the sardines and serve.

SARDINE AND TOMATO CLUB SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, until soft and fragrant, stirring regularly. Add the tomatoes, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and sugar. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 30 minutes, uncovered, stirring from time to time, until the mixture is thick and the juices have evaporated. Transfer to a bowl to cool. (This can be prepared up to a day in advance. The tomato confit can also be mixed until smooth and used as a spread or dip.).
• Drain the sardines and pat with paper towels to remove excess oil. Mash together with a fork and divide into four equal portions. Slice off and discard the crusts of the bread (or leave them out to dry for a day and mix in a blender to make breadcrumbs), and toast the slices until golden brown.
• Assemble the slices of bread into double-decker sandwiches, spreading each deck with fresh cheese and tomato jam, then filling it with sardines and arugula. Use a sharp bread knife to halve the sandwiches diagonally and secure each half with a toothpick if desired. Serve immediately, or wrap in wax paper and go eat on a patch of green somewhere.