Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks with Citrus Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

Succulent tuna steaks pan-seared to medium-rare, served with a tangy citrus soy glaze that enhances the natural umami flavors. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs tuna steaks, soy sauce, fresh orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces, 6 oz each tuna steaks
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
• 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds
• to taste black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger to make the citrus soy glaze.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season 2 tuna steaks with black pepper and place them in the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until the edges turn opaque but the center remains pink.
3. Step 3: Remove tuna from heat and let rest on a plate. Pour the citrus soy glaze into the same pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until slightly thickened and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Drizzle the glaze over the tuna steaks, sprinkle with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, and finish with 1 tbsp sesame oil for a nutty aroma before serving.