Shrimp Taco Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
94 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Shrimp Taco Sauce Recipe
Description
The Shrimp Taco Sauce Recipe uses fresh cilantro, sour cream, and mayonnaise as the creamy base. Pickled jalapeños add subtle heat, balanced by the acidity of fresh lime juice. Green onion and garlic contribute fresh, pungent notes. The ingredients are combined in a food processor until smooth but still retaining some texture. This sauce works well as a topping for shrimp tacos, complementing the seafood with layers of herbal brightness and gentle spice.
The sauce’s creamy texture coats the shrimp without overwhelming them, and the lime juice adds a fresh tang that brightens each bite. The balance of mayonnaise and sour cream provides richness without heaviness.
It is best used fresh but can be stored briefly refrigerated. This simple sauce requires minimal prep and elevates shrimp tacos with a flavorful, herbaceous touch.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cilantro
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup jalapeños pickled
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 1 green onion green part only
- 1 large garlic clove
- A A pinch salt sea salt
Instructions
- Put the ingredients into your food processor.
- Pulse until mostly smooth then pour over your shrimp tacos.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 = ¼ cup | |
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 207mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 374IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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