Baja Style Chipotle Sauce

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5.0

12 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    59 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Baja Style Chipotle Sauce

Creamy, spicy, and bright, this Baja Style Chipotle Sauce is pure condiment perfection. Once you whip up a batch of this easy, 5-minute sauce, I can basically guarantee you'll be drizzling it on everything from fish tacos to french fries. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup Crema Mexicana or sour cream
  • 1 to 2 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
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Instructions

  1. In a food processor or blender, combine crema, chipotle in adobo and sauce, lemon zest and lemon juice, and salt until smooth; transfer to a small bowl.
  2. If your sauce is too thick, you can add a little water to desired consistency.

Notes

  • Now that you've done yourself the favor of making this yummy Baja-style chipotle sauce, you're ready to dig in! While it can be used in myriad applications, here are a few dishes to get you started:
  • This creamy sauce is a great substitute for mayo on your favorite torta or sandwiches! However you opt to use this creamy sauce, I have a feeling you're going to be just as obsessed! Once made, the chipotle sauce will keep in the refrigerator for one week.
  • TIP: I highly recommend investing in a squeeze top bottle for easy serving and storage. 
  • Fish Tacos
  • Fried Avocado Tacos
  • Chicken Tacos
  • Beer Battered Baja Fish Tacos
  • Shrimp Tacos
  • Lobster Tacos
  • Savory BLT Waffles
  • Slow Cooker Pork Tinga Flautas
  • Healthy Homemade Crunchwrap
  • Poke Bowls
  • Smoked Salmon Bagels
  • Spicy Shrimp Tortas
  • Chicken wings
  • French fries

Nutrition Information

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Calories 59kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 192mg (8%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 273IU (5%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 59 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 59kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 192mg 8%
Potassium 49mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 273IU 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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