Key Lime Sauce
Bright, tangy, and irresistibly creamy, this Key Lime Sauce is the ultimate multi-purpose condiment that will elevate your favorite dishes with a zesty tropical twist. Made with fresh key lime juice and zest, this quick and easy recipe features a luscious base of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, sweetened with a touch of honey and balanced with hints of garlic, salt, and pepper. Ready in just 10 minutes, this vibrant sauce is perfect served chilled as a topping for seafood, grilled chicken, tacos, salads, or even as a unique drizzle for desserts. With its refreshing citrus flavor and versatility, this Key Lime Sauce is a must-have addition to your culinary repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons fresh key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
Slowly stir in the fresh key lime juice, whisking to combine thoroughly.
Add the key lime zest, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
Whisk everything together until the sauce is well blended and free of lumps.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed for a balanced flavor.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a topping for seafood, grilled chicken, salads, tacos, or desserts. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.9 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 243 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 1223 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.2 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 338 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.
