Jul 13 2026
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Ahi Tuna Club Recipe

Inspired by JOEY DTLA
Time45m
Serves2

grilled rare, bacon, sweet pepper relish, onion rings

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Ingredients

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Ahi Tuna

Bacon

Sweet Pepper Relish

Onion Rings

Assembly

Method

Prepare Sweet Pepper Relish

  1. 1

    Cook the Peppers

    In a skillet, heat 1 tbs of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red and yellow peppers and onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Mix the Relish

    Stir in honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then set aside.

Cook Bacon

  1. 3

    Fry the Bacon

    In a skillet, cook bacon strips over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Grill Ahi Tuna

  1. 4

    Prepare Tuna

    Brush Ahi tuna steaks with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.

  2. 5

    Grill Tuna

    Preheat grill to high heat. Grill the tuna steaks for about 1-2 minutes on each side for rare. Remove from grill and let rest.

Prepare Onion Rings

  1. 6

    Slice and Dip Onions

    Slice the onion into rings. In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Dip onion rings in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and back in the flour mixture.

  2. 7

    Fry Onion Rings

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan. Fry the onion rings in batches until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Assemble the Club

  1. 8

    Layer the Ingredients

    On one slice of bread, layer the grilled Ahi tuna, crispy bacon, sweet pepper relish, and onion rings. Top with another slice of bread.

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