Creamy Taco Sauce

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Quick mayo-based sauce with a hint of spice. Makes 1 cup for 12 servings in 10 minutes.
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Updated on Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:57:23 GMT
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This smooth, flavorful dip blends creamy textures with smoky undertones and kicks of zest, taking any fish taco from ordinary to extraordinary.

Key Ingredients:

  • Mayonnaise: Forms the rich foundation
  • Sour cream: Gives that nice tang
  • Fresh lime juice: Adds zippy freshness
  • Sriracha: Delivers warm spiciness
  • Smoked paprika: The game-changing touch
  • Garlic powder: Rounds out the flavor
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Step-by-Step Guide:

Combine Base
Stir mayo and sour cream together
Mix until completely smooth
Work with chilled ingredients
Make sure everything's well combined
Add Seasonings
Sprinkle spices in bit by bit
Add freshly squeezed lime
Put in sriracha according to preference
Stir everything thoroughly
Adjust Flavors
Give it a taste test
Squeeze in more lime if needed
Tweak the spiciness
Fine-tune the salt level
Rest and Serve
Cool in fridge at least half an hour
Allow everything to blend together
Give a quick mix before using
Serve nice and cold

Keeping It Fresh:

Keep in a sealed container in your fridge. Don't try freezing it.

Amazing Companion For:

Works wonders with fish tacos, grilled seafood dishes, or just as a tasty dip.

Pro Pointers:

  • Fix it ahead for deeper flavor
  • Squeeze citrus at room temp for more juice
  • Add spices gradually for better taste
  • Always serve cold for best results
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Through countless tries with different taco toppings, I've learned that giving the sauce time to rest and carefully adding seasonings creates the most balanced flavor mix.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ How hot is it?
On the mild side unless you add extra sriracha.
→ How long does it last?
Keeps up to 5 days in the fridge if stored covered.
→ How much sauce per taco?
Covers around 12 tacos, depending on portions.
→ Can I make it early?
Sure, it actually tastes better after chilling a while.
→ What else can I use it for?
Perfect for sandwiches or as a dipping sauce too.

Creamy Taco Sauce

Zesty lime and sriracha blend for fish tacos, ready in a flash.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
~
Total Time
10 Minutes

Category: Sauce Fundamentals

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 Servings (1 cup)

Dietary: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

→ Base

01 Sour cream
02 Mayonnaise

→ Flavorings

03 Sriracha sauce
04 Fresh lime juice

→ Seasonings

05 Salt
06 Smoked paprika
07 Garlic powder

Instructions

Step 01

Stir everything together in a bowl until it looks silky

Step 02

Taste it, and tweak with extra lime, salt, or sriracha if you'd like

Step 03

Pop it in the fridge so the flavors can come together

Notes

  1. Yields about 1 cup of sauce
  2. Stays good in the fridge for 5 days
  3. Want it hotter? Add more sriracha

Tools You'll Need

  • Mixing bowl, medium-sized
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Has eggs
  • Includes dairy

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 88
  • Total Fat: 9 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 1 g
  • Protein: 0.4 g