Fish Taco Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
128 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Fish Taco Sauce
Description
Fish Taco Sauce is a simple mixture combining sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice and zest, chopped cilantro, half and half, and a blend of garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. The lime adds bright acidity while the spices provide a subtle smoky and savory complexity. Whisked together and chilled, the sauce develops a harmonious flavor that enhances the mildness of fish or other taco fillings.
The sauce's creamy consistency ensures easy drizzling or dipping, and refrigerating it for at least 30 minutes melds the flavors well. It serves not only as a topping for fish tacos but also as a versatile dipping sauce for chips and vegetables, or as a dressing for various taco styles.
This sauce stores in the refrigerator up to five days in a sealed container. Using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream is a possible variation that yields a tangier flavor. Stir or shake well before serving to redistribute ingredients that may settle.
The sauce can be used beyond fish tacos, such as a dip for chips or vegetables, offering versatile serving options.Substituting sour cream with plain Greek yogurt is an option for a different tang and texture.Store the sauce in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to five days and shake or stir before each use.
Ingredients
- 1 lime
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon half and half or light cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Zest ½ teaspoon zest from the lime. Juice 1 tablespoon of juice from the lime.
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Drizzle over fish tacos (or any kind of tacos).
Notes
- This sauce doubles as a dip or dressing for various tacos, seafood, chips, or vegetables.
- You can substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for a tangier version.
- Keep refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 5 days, and mix again before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 312IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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