| Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 15 mins | Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 154 | 6g | 4g | 3g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 2g | 0.2g | 0.6g | 0.07g |
There’s hardly a dish that celebrates my culinary heritage and love for bright, aromatic flavors as delightfully as my Wild Thyme Infused White Wine Sauce for Seafood. It is a recipe that allows the vibrancy of Caribbean fruit-based sauces to waltz perfectly with the elegance of Spanish seafood dishes. Encapsulating that tropical allure and the intricate complexities of Mediterranean cuisine, this sauce is truly a gastronomic gem.
Unleashing The Power of Fruit and Wine
Driven by the natural sweetness of honey, and the invigorating properties of lemon zest, the flavor profile of this sauce swings melodically between sweet, tangy, and utterly tantalizing. There’s a dance happening in your palate, and it’s much like the salsa lessons I love to give, lively and full of passion. Moreover, in using a good quality dry white wine as a foundational component, we’re introducing not only subtle nuances of flavor, but a myriad of health benefits as well. Dry white wine, in moderation, can provide beneficial antioxidants and may even support healthy aging.
The Magic of Wild Thyme
On to the star of the show – wild thyme. This often overlooked, but incredibly flavorful herb, infuses the sauce with a mysteriously enticing depth that leaves you craving for more. Thyme brings along its powerful antimicrobial properties, further bolstering the health quotient of this recipe. Whether it’s gilding succulent pieces of cod, or adding layers of flavor to a classic Garlic Shrimp and White Bean dish, this sauce amplifies taste from ordinary to the extraordinary.
Echoing a similar flavor trajectory, this sauce pays homage to the legendary Spanish White Wine Clam Sauce. Yet, it brandishes its unique identity through the interplay of bright, tropical ingredients. More than just a seafood accompaniment, it partners brilliantly with grilled chicken or a refreshing Summer Tomato and Stone Fruit Caprese.
In many ways, the Wild Thyme Infused White Wine Sauce for Seafood is not merely a recipe, but a narrative of my journey through vibrant Miami streets, the spirit of salsa dancing, and the culinary treasures of my Cuban and Spanish ancestors. It’s more than a dish; it’s a bridge between cultures, stirring in each spoonful, the unique rhythm of its Caribbean-Spanish roots.
What You’ll Need
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine
- 2 sprigs of fresh wild thyme
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Method
Step One
Pour the entire bottle of dry white wine into a saucepan and set it on a stove. Heat the white wine over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
Step Two
Add the 2 sprigs of fresh wild thyme, 1 tablespoon of honey, and the zest of 1 lemon into the simmering wine. Give it a good stir until the honey dissolves completely.
Step Three
Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into the simmering mixture and stir. This will give the wine sauce its citric undertone that complements perfectly with seafood.
Step Four
Next, add the minced garlic cloves and finely chopped shallot to the sauce. Stir all the ingredients until they are well blended. Allow this to simmer for about 5 minutes.
Step Five
Once all the ingredients are infused, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl, making sure to press out as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
Step Six
Return the strained liquid to the saucepan. Over medium heat, add the 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, and stir until the butter is fully melted.
Step Seven
Finally, taste the sauce and season it with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust as per your preference.
Step Eight
Your Wild Thyme Infused White Wine Sauce for Seafood is ready to serve! Drizzle it over cooked seafood, and enjoy the herby, tangy and rich taste.
