Pan-Seared Tuna with Capiz Citrus Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

A fresh tuna steak pan-seared and glazed with a tangy soy and citrus sauce inspired by Capiz flavors. This Filipino-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, pairs fresh tuna steak, soy sauce, calamansi juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, 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

• 8 oz fresh tuna steak
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp calamansi juice
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 8 oz fresh tuna steak and season both sides with 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp calamansi juice, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp minced garlic until sugar dissolves.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add the tuna steak and sear for 2 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms but the center remains pink.
5. Step 5: Pour the soy-calamansi glaze into the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and spoon the glaze over the tuna for 1 minute until it thickens and coats the steak.
6. Step 6: Remove the tuna to a plate, drizzle remaining glaze from the pan, and garnish with 2 tbsp sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving.