5 from 72 votes
Easy Lime Crema Recipe
This easy lime crema combines sour cream with fresh lime juice and zest, a touch of minced garlic, and salt to make a versatile, creamy condiment. It has a tangy, slightly zesty flavor and smooth texture, perfect for drizzling over tacos, salads, or grilled dishes. The recipe’s simplicity allows quick assembly and immediate use or refrigeration for later.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
58 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 lime juiced and zested
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Zest the lime and squeeze the lime juice into a small bowl.
- Add the sour cream, garlic and salt to the bowl and stir everything together until it's combined and creamy.
- Use immediately or store in the fridge until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Each serving is approximately 2 tablespoons.
- Use a plastic squeeze bottle to dispense lime crema easily on tacos or salads.
Nutrition Information
Calories
58kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
96mg
(4%)
Potassium
49mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
177IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 96mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 177IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.