Molho Cru Portuguese Sauce for Fried Fish

Brighten up your fried fish with the zesty and herbaceous flavors of Molho Cru, a traditional Portuguese sauce that's as simple as it is unforgettable. This no-cook recipe comes together in just 10 minutes and features robust extra virgin olive oil, tangy white wine vinegar, and a burst of freshness from finely chopped parsley and lemon juice. A touch of garlic and white onion adds savory depth, while an optional red chili gives it a gentle kick. Perfectly balanced with salt and freshly ground black pepper, this vibrant sauce is designed to complement crispy, golden fried fish. Serve it drizzled on top or as a dipping sauce for a sunny, Mediterranean-inspired meal. Give your seafood a flavorful upgrade with this easy Molho Cru recipe that pairs classic ingredients with bold Portuguese flair!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 120 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small White onion, finely chopped
• 1 Red chili, finely chopped (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing all the ingredients. Finely chop the parsley, garlic cloves, white onion, and red chili (if using).

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil and white wine vinegar.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, chopped white onion, and chopped red chili to the bowl.

Step 4

Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to ensure the ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 5

Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the sauce and give it a final mix to blend the flavors.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. You can add more salt, olive oil, or vinegar to balance the flavors to your preference.

Step 7

Let the sauce sit for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve the Molho Cru alongside fried fish, drizzling it generously over the fish or using it as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(260.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1013.6

Total Fat 112.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1192.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 11.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 3.7g
Protein 1.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 59.2mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 285.6mg	0%

*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: 95.1%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 4.2%