Cilantro Cream for Fish Tacos
Elevate your fish tacos with this zesty and silky cilantro cream, a must-have sauce that blends bold, fresh flavors in just 10 minutes! This easy-to-make recipe combines tangy sour cream, creamy mayonnaise, vibrant fresh cilantro, a splash of bright lime juice, and a hint of cumin for a perfectly balanced kick. Add the optional jalapeño for a touch of spice, or keep it mild yet flavorful. Whether drizzled over crispy fish tacos or served as a versatile dipping sauce, this cilantro cream is the ultimate finishing touch to amplify your taco night. With its creamy texture and refreshing herbaceous notes, it’s a quick crowd-pleaser that stores beautifully for up to three days.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups sour cream
- 0.25 cups mayonnaise
- 0.5 cups fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 0.5 jalapeño (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoons water (optional for thinning)
Instructions
Add sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh cilantro leaves, lime juice, garlic clove, jalapeño (if using), ground cumin, and salt into a blender or food processor.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time and blend again until desired consistency is achieved.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or lime juice to enhance the flavor.
Transfer the cilantro cream to a bowl or airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve drizzled over fish tacos or as a dipping sauce. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
691 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.7 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.2 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 116 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 833 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 345 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
