Fast and Easy Tangerine Sauce

Elevate your meals with this vibrant and citrusy Fast and Easy Tangerine Sauce! Bursting with the natural sweetness of freshly juiced tangerines and the zing of their aromatic zest, this quick-to-make sauce is perfectly balanced with honey, soy sauce, and a hint of ground ginger. Thickened to a silky consistency with a simple cornstarch slurry and finished with a touch of butter for richness, this versatile sauce is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a glaze for grilled meats, a dip for vegetables, or a drizzle over roasted dishes, it’s a delicious way to add a bright, tangy twist to any meal. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this tangerine sauce will become your go-to for effortless gourmet flair!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 whole (juiced) tangerines
• 2 teaspoons tangerine zest
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 pinch salt

Directions

Step 1

Juice the tangerines to yield approximately 1/2 cup of tangerine juice (discard seeds if any). Reserve 2 teaspoons of tangerine zest before juicing.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until fully dissolved to form a slurry. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, combine tangerine juice, tangerine zest, honey, soy sauce, ground ginger, and a pinch of salt.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Once simmering, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Lower the heat to low, stir in the butter until it melts, and remove the sauce from heat.

Step 7

Taste and adjust sweetness or saltiness if needed. Serve warm or at room temperature as a glaze, dip, or drizzle.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	549 grams (549.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	466

Total Fat 12.70g	16%
Saturated Fat 6.50g	33%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 33mg	11%
Sodium 803mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 92.00g	33%
Dietary Fiber 7.30g	26%
Total Sugars 78.70g
Protein 5.00g	10%

Vitamin D 2IU	11%
Calcium 183mg	14%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 782mg	17%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.8%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 73.3%