Pescatarian Vegan Mango Sauce
Bright, tropical, and just a little bit electric, this mango sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh or frozen mango gets simmered with lime juice, maple syrup, grated ginger, and a whisper of turmeric until silky soft, then blended and strained into a glossy, restaurant-worthy pour. The result is completely plant-based, which means it pairs beautifully with fish dishes without any dairy or animal-derived ingredients getting in the way. That optional pinch of cayenne adds a gentle heat that plays off the sweetness in the most satisfying way. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is the move that takes it from homemade to genuinely smooth and elegant — don't skip it. It works warm drizzled over grilled salmon or seared shrimp, or cooled down as a dipping sauce alongside seafood tacos. Make a batch on the weekend and keep it in the fridge; it's the kind of thing you'll find yourself reaching for all week.
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6 servings
- 2 cups mango, fresh or thawed frozen, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the mango, water, lime juice, maple syrup, ginger, turmeric, salt, and cayenne (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mango is very soft and the mixture is steaming, about 6–8 minutes.
- 2
Transfer the mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender directly in the saucepan) and blend until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
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