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The Lime Crema is served from a white bowl on the counter.
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5 from 3 votes

Lime Crema (Fish Taco Sauce)

There is no better Fish Taco Sauce than this Lime Crema recipe. All you need is 5 minutes, Mexican crema, lime juice and zest, garlic, and salt for a quick and easy delight.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: dressing, sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mexican crema or sour cream*
  • 1 lime juice
  • 1 tsp. lime zest
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • ¼ tsp. salt to taste

Instructions

  • Whisk together ingredients in a medium-sized bowl until well combined.
  • Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!

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Notes

Meal Prep and Storage

  • To Prep-Ahead: Make this sauce 24 hours in advance for the best flavor. You will need to give it a good stir as the crema might separate.
  • To Store: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • To Freeze: Refrain from freezing as it will separate.

Nutrition

Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg