Orange Lime Sauce from the Plaza Hotel
Add a touch of elegance to your dishes with the luxurious Orange Lime Sauce from the renowned Plaza Hotel. This zesty, velvety sauce combines the bright flavors of freshly squeezed orange and lime juices, perfectly balanced with sugar and a touch of citrus zest for depth. Thickened with a silky cornstarch slurry and enriched with unsalted butter, this sauce achieves a luscious, glossy finish ideal for drizzling over desserts like cakes or tarts, or even pairing with savory dishes like roasted salmon. In just 25 minutes, you can create this versatile, show-stopping sauce that embodies sophistication and vibrant flavor. Perfect for entertaining or elevating everyday meals, this recipe is as timeless as the Plaza itself.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, lime juice, orange zest, and lime zest.
Add the sugar and a pinch of salt to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
Continue to cook the sauce, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly (about 2–3 minutes).
Remove the saucepan from heat and gently whisk in the butter until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Taste and adjust the sweetness or tanginess as desired by adding a little more sugar or lime juice if necessary.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
495 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.2 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 146 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 508 mg | 11% | |
*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.
