Forktionary

Tropical Citrus Sauce Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this vibrant Tropical Citrus Sauce! A zesty blend of citrus juices, sweet mango, and a hint of spicy jalapeño, this sauce is the perfect complement to grilled white fish or chicken. Easy to make in just 25 minutes, it's a flavor explosion your family will love.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 250.3 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Tropical Citrus Sauce 13

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tropical Citrus Sauce

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Tropical Citrus Sauce? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Tropical Citrus Sauce

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 2 minced cloves of garlic and 2 finely chopped shallots. Cook for 30-40 seconds, until fragrant.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 1 cup diced mango, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  4. During the last minute of cooking, add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1-2 finely chopped jalapeño peppers (adjust to your spice preference). Stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Serve immediately over grilled fish or chicken.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

43g

Carbs

5g

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For 1 Or 2 Low Protein Sauces Condiments Etc Fruit American Easy Beginner Cook Dinner Party Romantic Salsas Dietary Spicy Low Sodium Midwestern Inexpensive Savory Sauces Low In Something Citrus Lime Tropical Fruit Pineapple Taste Mood Number Of Servings