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    Grilled Ahi Tuna Steaks

    Sesame-crusted ahi tuna seared rare and sliced thin, served with a soy-citrus dipping sauce.

    ⏱ 10 minPrep time
    🔥 8 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 California KitchenCategory
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    Grilled ahi tuna steaks are the fast, elegant California dinner — high-quality tuna seared quickly over high heat, rare and ruby in the center, finished with a soy-sesame glaze. It’s restaurant food in under 20 minutes.

    The fast, elegant sear

    High-quality ahi tuna seared rare, finished with soy-sesame glaze — the 20-minute California dinner.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Whisk the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Marinate the tuna 10 minutes.
    2. Heat a grill or cast-iron skillet to very hot. Brush with the vegetable oil.
    3. Sear the tuna 1 1/2-2 minutes per side for rare.
    4. Rest 3 minutes, then slice against the grain.
    5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro. Drizzle with extra glaze.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Buy sushi-grade tuna and don't overcook it — 2 minutes per side keeps it rare. Let it rest briefly and slice against the grain.

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    Recipe details

    Prep10 min
    Cook8 min
    Servings4
    CategoryCalifornia Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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