Seared Ahi Tuna — Girls Gone Grillin’ Style

Seared Ahi Tuna — Girls Gone Grillin’ Style

Bold flavor, quick sear, and that perfect rare center—this one’s clean, confident, and grill-girl approved.

Ingredients

• 2 sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks (1–1½ inches thick)
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Girls Gone Grillin’ Sweet and Sticky BBQ seasoning
  
• Optional crust: white & black sesame seeds
• Optional finish: flaky sea salt

How to Make It

Prep the tuna

Pat tuna completely dry. Brush lightly with avocado oil and sesame oil.

Season generously with SPG with a Kiss of Onion on all sides.

Optional: Press sesame seeds onto the outside for a light crust.

Heat it HOT

Heat a cast-iron skillet (or flat-top) over high heat until just smoking.

Fast sear

Add a small splash of oil.

Sear tuna 30–45 seconds per side (don’t forget the edges).

You want a deep crust with a rare, cool center.

Rest & slice

Rest 1 minute, then slice against the grain.

Girls Gone Grillin’ Sauce Ideas

Soy-Honey Drizzle: soy sauce + honey + rice vinegar + grated ginger

Wasabi Cream: mayo + wasabi + lemon juice

Sweet Heat Kick: soy sauce + honey + a pinch of Hot Hens

Serve It Up

Tuna bowls with coconut rice & avocado

Tuna tacos with slaw & spicy mayo

Over an Asian-style chopped salad

Appetizer-style with wonton crisps

Pro Tip: This is all about confidence—high heat, quick flip, no overthinking.