Mexican Lime Crema Recipe

A recipe for my go-to creamy, tangy Lime Crema sauce.

With the rich flavors in Mexican food like the heat from spicy peppers and complexity of its warming spices, the need for a bright, creamy accompaniment is undeniable.

My recipe uses:

• Sour cream
• Light mayo
• Lime juice and zest
• Garlic
• Water

It only takes about 5 minutes to whip up a bowl of this zesty sauce and it really elevates any homemade Mexican-inspired meal. I’m a huge sour cream lover and can barely eat Mexican food without it. Since this recipe is so easy, it’s pretty much replaced sour cream for homemade Mexican meals.

Best Dishes for Lime Crema

• Mexican Rice Bowl
• Baja Fish Tacos
• Drizzled atop Nachos
• Huevos Rancheros
• Cheesy Enchiladas

Yield: about 1 cup

Mexican Lime Crema Recipe

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A citrus-y, creamy white sauce to serve alongside all your Mexican-inpsired dishes. Drizzle it over nachos or slather it on fish tacos. It elevates everything it touches!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup light mayo (I use Hellmanns)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 1/4 cup cool water

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, garlic, lime juice, lime zest and water.
2. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes for flavors to meld. Whisk before serving, adding more water if needed for desired consistency.

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