Fish Free Watercress Lemon Sauce
Bright, peppery watercress meets zingy lemon in this vibrant blender sauce that comes together in just a few minutes with a handful of fresh, plant-based ingredients. The watercress gets fully puréed with garlic, lemon juice, and zest before a slow drizzle of extra virgin olive oil emulsifies everything into a silky, pourable green sauce. It's the kind of condiment that makes a simple grilled chicken breast or roasted vegetables feel genuinely special. Many store-bought green sauces sneak in anchovy paste or fish-derived flavor boosters, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to keep things completely free of seafood. The optional parsley adds a subtle herbal note and deepens that gorgeous color even further. Adjust the consistency with a splash of water at the end and season to taste — this one is endlessly adaptable and ready to drizzle over just about anything on your plate.
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4 servings
- 2 cups fresh watercress, thick stems removed
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 small clove garlic, roughly chopped
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the watercress, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, water, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Add the parsley, if using.
- 2
Blend on high speed for 30 seconds, until the greens are fully broken down and the mixture is a uniform, bright green purée.
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