5-Minute Fish Tacos Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
77 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
5-Minute Fish Tacos Sauce
Description
The sauce combines equal parts mayonnaise and Greek yogurt or sour cream to create a creamy base that balances richness and tang. Lime juice adds brightness and acidity, enhancing freshness. Garlic powder provides a mild savory note, while chipotle adobo sauce lends a distinctive smoky heat and depth. Whisking the ingredients together quickly yields a smooth sauce ready to serve.
This sauce pairs especially well with fish tacos but can also be used as a dip or spread. The flavor is versatile and complements seafood by adding creaminess and spice without overpowering the fish. The preparation is straightforward, suitable for quick meal assembly.
Made in about five minutes, it can be adjusted by adding more lime juice for extra tang and kept refrigerated in airtight containers for up to one week. Portion size per serving is about one tablespoon, making the recipe yield enough for multiple tacos or meals.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise see note
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- lime juice juice of 3 limes
- 2 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients.
- Taste, add a little extra lime juice if desired for flavor and consistency, and serve with your favorite fish tacos. Enjoy!
Notes
- Using mayonnaise, especially olive oil-based mayo, provides creaminess; light mayo or more Greek yogurt can lighten the texture and fat content.
- Chipotle adobo sauce can be sourced from canned chipotle peppers or sold separately as pure sauce without peppers.
- The recipe makes about one cup of sauce, enough for several tacos; it can be easily halved or doubled.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 771mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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