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Smoked paprika lime red wine sauce in a pan
Complex red wine reduction lifted by zesty lime and smoky spice.

Smoked Paprika, Lime & Red Wine Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Sauces and Gravies
Red wine sauce (based on Bordelaise sauce) is a serious, heavy classic. In this recipe, lime and smoked paprika give it a youthful vibrancy. The depth of the wine, smokiness of the paprika and acidity of the lime form a complex trio that fits perfectly with charcoal-grilled beef.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 165 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Frying pan: for reduction.
  • Zester: for the lime.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Sulphur dioxide/Sulphites (in wine)

Instructions

1 ✓

Finely chop the onion and garlic. Grate the lime zest, squeeze the juice.

Tip: Finely chopping the onion is important so it cooks down in the sauce.
2 ✓

Sauté the onion and garlic in the oil until translucent.

Tip: A game of patience: if sautéed slowly, it becomes sweeter.
3 ✓

Sprinkle over the paprika, stir, and pour in the wine.

Tip: The acidity of the wine helps dissolve flavours baked onto the bottom of the pan.
4 ✓

Boil on high heat for 5 minutes until alcohol evaporates.

Tip: You will smell when it's no longer pungent alcohol, but fruity wine aroma.
5 ✓

Add lime juice, zest and sugar. Lower the heat.

Tip: Sugar counterbalances the acidity of wine and lime.
6 ✓

Cook for approx. 10 minutes further until thickened.

Tip: The finished sauce should coat the back of a spoon.
7 ✓

Season with salt and pepper. Strain if you want it elegant, or leave chunky for rustic effect.

Tip: Rest for a few minutes before serving.

Recipe FAQ

Does the alcohol evaporate?
Most of it yes, but not 100%. The flavour remains, the intoxicating effect goes. Still, be careful with children.
How can I thicken it if too runny?
Reduction (boiling down) is the best method. If in a rush, mix a teaspoon of cornflour with a little water and add it.

Ingredients

  • 150 ml dry red wine
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 whole juice of fresh lime
  • 1 tsp grated lime zest
  • 1 whole red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 20 ml olive oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp ground black pepper