Zesty & Creamy Jalapeño-Lime Sauce
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Zesty & Creamy Jalapeño-Lime Sauce

👤 4 servings easy 🌍 Mexican facebook.com ↗

A bright, tangy, and spicy creamy sauce made with fresh jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice. Perfect as a dip, drizzle, or condiment.

SpicyCreamyNo-CookQuickEasyGluten-FreeVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 3.5 fresh jalapeños
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Seed and chop 3-4 fresh jalapeños and set aside.
  2. Add the Mexican crema (or sour cream), mayonnaise, chopped jalapeños, fresh cilantro leaves, minced garlic, and fresh lime juice to a blender or food processor.
  3. Blend all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
  4. Season with black pepper and kosher salt to taste, then blend briefly to combine.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning or lime juice as desired.
  6. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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