Ahi Katsu BLT Sandwich recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGOEN Dining + BarAhi Katsu Blt Sandwich Recipe

Ahi Katsu Blt Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by GOEN Dining + Bar
Time30m
Serves2

Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Kamuela Tomato, Lettuce

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ahi Tuna

    Season the Ahi tuna steaks with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Set up Breading Station

    In three separate shallow dishes, place flour in one, beaten eggs in the second, and panko bread crumbs in the third.

  3. 3

    Bread the Ahi Tuna

    Dredge each tuna steak in flour, dip in the egg, then coat with panko bread crumbs. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet, cook the apple wood smoked bacon until crispy. Remove and let drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Fry the Ahi Tuna

    In the same skillet, add oil if needed and heat over medium-high. Fry the breaded Ahi tuna steaks for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked to your desired doneness.

  6. 6

    Prepare the Sandwich

    Spread mayonnaise on the ciabatta bread. Layer with lettuce leaves, sliced Kamuela tomato, crispy bacon, and the fried Ahi tuna.

  7. 7

    Assemble and Serve

    Top with the other half of the ciabatta bread, slice in half, and serve immediately.

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