CAPRESE SANDWICH

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 11m

Yield s: 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
2 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1 large baguette, split
3 balls fresh mozzarella, thickly sliced
Fresh basil leaves
Basil Oil, recipe follows
2 bunches fresh basil, stems removed
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Salt the tomatoes and layer on the bottom piece of bread with the mozzarella and basil. Drizzle with Basil Oil. Top with the remaining piece of bread. Slice into portions.
  • Add the basil to boiling water for 45 seconds to 1 minute. Remove to a bowl of ice water to stop it from further cooking. Dry and add to a blender. Add the olive oil, and blend until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth into a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the lemon juice right before serving.

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