Ingredients
Fish Taco Sauce Ingredients
- 1 lime
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon half and half (or light cream)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare lime zest and juice: Zest ½ teaspoon of lime zest from the lime and then cut the lime to juice out 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice. These fresh ingredients provide a bright citrus base for the sauce.
- Combine ingredients: In a small bowl, add the sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, half and half, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, lime zest, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk all the ingredients together thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
- Refrigerate to meld flavors: Cover and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to develop and blend, creating a balanced and flavorful sauce.
- Serve on tacos: Drizzle the sauce generously over fish tacos or any tacos of your choice, adding creamy tang and spice to your meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the thickness by adding more half and half if you prefer a thinner sauce.
- Fresh lime juice is preferable for the best flavor.
- Use fresh cilantro for optimal taste; dried cilantro won’t give the same bright note.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- This sauce also pairs well with grilled shrimp or chicken tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
