Molho Cru Portuguese Sauce for Fried Fish
Brighten up your fried fish with the zesty and herbaceous flavors of Molho Cru, a traditional Portuguese sauce that's as simple as it is unforgettable. This no-cook recipe comes together in just 10 minutes and features robust extra virgin olive oil, tangy white wine vinegar, and a burst of freshness from finely chopped parsley and lemon juice. A touch of garlic and white onion adds savory depth, while an optional red chili gives it a gentle kick. Perfectly balanced with salt and freshly ground black pepper, this vibrant sauce is designed to complement crispy, golden fried fish. Serve it drizzled on top or as a dipping sauce for a sunny, Mediterranean-inspired meal. Give your seafood a flavorful upgrade with this easy Molho Cru recipe that pairs classic ingredients with bold Portuguese flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small White onion, finely chopped
- 1 Red chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Begin by preparing all the ingredients. Finely chop the parsley, garlic cloves, white onion, and red chili (if using).
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil and white wine vinegar.
Add the finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, chopped white onion, and chopped red chili to the bowl.
Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to ensure the ingredients are evenly combined.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the sauce and give it a final mix to blend the flavors.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. You can add more salt, olive oil, or vinegar to balance the flavors to your preference.
Let the sauce sit for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Molho Cru alongside fried fish, drizzling it generously over the fish or using it as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.3 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1192 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 286 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
