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!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 8

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)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth and well incorporated.

Step 2

Add the fresh lime juice and hot sauce to the bowl. Stir well to evenly distribute the liquid ingredients.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the garlic powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly blended into the sauce.

Step 4

Gently fold in the fresh chopped cilantro, being careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice, hot sauce, or salt, if desired.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Serve as a drizzle over fish tacos, or use it as a dipping sauce for chips or vegetables.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(396.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1975.7

Total Fat 196.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 292.8mg	0%
Sodium 1340.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 8.3g
Protein 4.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 175.9mg	0%
Iron 1.3mg	0%
Potassium 92.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 87.3%

Protein: 0.9%

Carbs: 11.8%