Puget Sound Fish & Seafood Sauce 🐟🌿
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 6
Description:
The hint of smoke in the North West tradition of Alder smoked fish gives this non-dairy, low-sodium, low-cal sauce a distinctive flavor. It’s a delightful accompaniment to your favorite seafood dishes, adding a burst of freshness and zest. 🌿🍋
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | No-salt-added tomato sauce |
| 2 cloves | Garlic, minced |
| 1 tbsp | Lemon juice concentrate |
| 1 tbsp | Fresh parsley, chopped |
| 1/2 | Small onion, finely diced |
| 1 tsp | Dill weed, dried |
| 1/8 tsp | Ground turmeric |
| 1 | Lemon, zest of |
| 1 packet | Splenda sugar substitute |
| 1 tsp | Tarragon, dried |
| 1 tsp | Low-sodium instant chicken bouillon granules |
| 1/8 tsp | Liquid smoke |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Pan:
- Coat the bottom of a small saucepan with extra virgin olive oil. 🌿
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Combine Ingredients:
- In the saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients: no-salt-added tomato sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice concentrate, fresh parsley, diced onion, dried dill weed, ground turmeric, lemon zest, Splenda sugar substitute, dried tarragon, low-sodium instant chicken bouillon granules, and liquid smoke. 🍅🧄🍋
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Bring to Boil:
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. 🌋
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Simmer:
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together beautifully. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. 🥄
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have married, remove from heat. Serve warm over your favorite fish or seafood dishes. 🐟🌿
Tips:
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Alder Smoked Flavor: For an extra touch of the Pacific Northwest, you can add a touch more liquid smoke to intensify that Alder smoked flavor.
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Adjust Seasonings: Taste the sauce before serving and adjust seasonings according to your preference. You might want to add a pinch of salt if desired.
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Storage: Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently on the stove before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 41.4
- Total Fat: 2.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 5.4mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 4.5g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugars: 2.2g
- Protein: 0.7g
This Puget Sound Fish & Seafood Sauce brings a taste of the Pacific Northwest straight to your kitchen. It’s a quick and easy recipe that elevates any seafood dish with its vibrant flavors. Whether you’re serving grilled salmon, seared scallops, or even fish tacos, this sauce is sure to impress. Enjoy the freshness and zest of this non-dairy, low-sodium creation! 🌿🍋