Lime Crema (Fish Taco 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
16 servings
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Calories
28 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Lime Crema (Fish Taco Sauce)
Description
The Lime Crema combines traditional Mexican crema with freshly squeezed lime juice and finely grated lime zest, adding brightness and acidity. A touch of finely minced garlic introduces gentle pungency, balanced by salt to enhance flavors. Whisking these ingredients yields a smooth sauce that is creamy, slightly tangy, and fragrant.
The recipe notes that sour cream can be used interchangeably with Mexican crema, though it may require thinning with a bit of water or milk due to its thicker consistency. Preparing the sauce at least 24 hours in advance allows flavors to meld. A microplane rasp will produce fine zest that blends smoothly. Rolling limes before juicing maximizes juice extraction.
The sauce stores well refrigerated up to a week but should not be frozen, as it may separate. Lime Crema complements fish tacos and other dishes needing a bright, creamy finish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mexican crema or sour cream (see note)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice from 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 garlic finely minced, clove
- ¼ teaspoon salt to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together ingredients in a medium-sized bowl until well combined.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use sour cream or Greek yogurt in place of Mexican crema; thin Greek yogurt with water or milk as needed.
- Use a microplane for fine lime zest to help it incorporate smoothly.
- Roll limes before juicing to get more juice.
- Make the sauce 24 hours ahead for best flavor; stir well before serving as crema may separate.
- Store in an airtight container refrigerated up to one week; do not freeze as it may separate upon thawing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 28 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 28kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 91mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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