Fish Taco Sauce
Transform your fish tacos into a flavor-packed masterpiece with this creamy, zesty Fish Taco Sauce! Made with a luscious blend of mayonnaise and sour cream, this quick-and-easy recipe is brightened with fresh lime juice, spiced with a touch of smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder, and finished with a hint of hot sauce for a subtle kick. Chopped fresh cilantro ties it all together, adding a burst of herby freshness. Ready in just five minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling over fish tacos, serving as a dip for chips, or elevating grilled seafood dishes. It's the ultimate finishing touch that takes your taco night to the next level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth and well incorporated.
Add the fresh lime juice and hot sauce to the bowl. Stir well to evenly distribute the liquid ingredients.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly blended into the sauce.
Gently fold in the fresh chopped cilantro, being careful not to overmix.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice, hot sauce, or salt, if desired.
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or an airtight container. For best results, refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Serve as a drizzle over fish tacos, or use it as a dipping sauce for chips or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1976 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.0 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 1341 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 92 mg | 2% | |
*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.
