Fresh Ginger Seafood Sauce

Elevate your seafood dishes with the bold, zesty flavors of this Fresh Ginger Seafood Sauce! Bursting with aromatic fresh ginger, tangy lime juice, and savory soy and fish sauces, this easy-to-make condiment is perfectly balanced with a touch of brown sugar and a gentle kick from red chili flakes. Sesame oil and scallions add depth and a fragrant finish, making it the ultimate dipping sauce or drizzle for steamed fish, grilled prawns, or crispy calamari. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile sauce brings restaurant-quality flavor to your table in an instant. Perfect for seafood lovers seeking a vibrant, homemade accompaniment!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (finely grated) fresh ginger
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) scallions
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely grate 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger and mince 2 cloves of garlic.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, combine the grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar.

Step 3

Whisk the mixture until the brown sugar has fully dissolved.

Step 4

Add the sesame oil, red chili flakes, chopped scallions, and water to the bowl. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary (e.g., add more lime juice for acidity, or soy sauce for saltiness).

Step 6

Let the sauce sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 7

Serve as a dipping sauce alongside steamed or grilled seafood, or drizzle over dishes like prawns, fish, or calamari.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	209.2 grams (209.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	230

Total Fat 14.40g	18%
Saturated Fat 2.00g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2993mg	130%
Total Carbohydrate 22.40g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1.50g	5%
Total Sugars 11.20g
Protein 6.30g	13%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 61mg	5%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 414mg	9%

*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: 53.0%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 36.7%