Sardine And Tomato Club Sandwich

Total Time: 42 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 32 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 shallots
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 (3 3/4 ounce) can sardines
• 6 slices bread
• 1/4 cup goat cheese
• 1 cup arugula

Recipe

• 1 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.).
• 2 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.
• 3 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.