Surf and turf club sandwich
This is a rapid club sandwich recipe that combines the taste of the sea (sardines in oil) with the terrestrial flavour of fried bacon.
The two are accompanied by a layer of cream cheese with herbs.
The two are accompanied by a layer of cream cheese with herbs.
43 K 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
25 min.
Easy
12 sandwiches
8 IngredientsLast modified on: September 10th 2017
1 lb + 5.1 oz cream cheese
6 tablespoons herbs of your choice
1 lb + 5.1 oz belly (streaky) bacon
1 lb + 5.1 oz lettuce
24 slices thin toast
12 sardines in oil
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 5 min.
All in all: 25 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 4 min.
Prepare the fillings
Mix 1 lb + 5.1 oz cream cheese with your choice of finely chopped herbs (chives and parsley here).Pepper generously and salt if necessary (this will depend on your cheese).
Set aside.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Slice 1 lb + 5.1 oz belly (streaky) bacon thinly, if not already sliced. Fry in a frying pan, or better still grill (broil), until nicely browned.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Shred 1 lb + 5.1 oz lettuce "en chiffonade".
Stage 4 - 4 min.
Assemble the sandwiches
Spread a layer of cheese with herbs on each slice of bread.Lay a sardine in oil on each slice, after slicing into 2 lengthways.
Stage 5 - 4 min.
Top with 2 slices of bacon, then a little lettuce.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Finish with the second slice of bread.
For the classic serving style, hold the sandwich together with a toothpick through each half, then cut into triangles.
For the classic serving style, hold the sandwich together with a toothpick through each half, then cut into triangles.
Remarks
The shredded lettuce can be livened up with french dressing (vinaigrette) before adding to the sandwich.
As with any sandwich recipe, the amounts are very approximate, so do feel free to adapt and use whatever you have available.
As with any sandwich recipe, the amounts are very approximate, so do feel free to adapt and use whatever you have available.
Keeping: 2 or 3 hours in the fridge; after this it will start to go soft and be past its best..
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 370 RDI=140 % | 750 RDI=70 % | 440 RDI=70 % | 8,460 RDI=420 % | 35,430 RDI: 420 % |
| Per 100 g | 10 RDI=4 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 240 RDI=10 % | 1,010 RDI: 10 % |
| Per sandwiche | 30 RDI=10 % | 60 RDI=6 % | 40 RDI=6 % | 710 RDI=40 % | 2,950 RDI: 40 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 sandwiches : 40.45 €
- Per sandwiche : 3.40 €
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Lettuce
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