Creamy Garlic Lime Cilantro Sauce Recipe
A vibrant and creamy garlic lime cilantro sauce bursting with fresh flavors, perfect for drizzling over tacos, grilled meats, salads, or as a zesty dip. This easy-to-make sauce combines fresh cilantro, tangy lime juice, spicy jalapeño, and creamy mayonnaise to create a versatile condiment that enhances any dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups of sauce 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
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Fresh Ingredients
- 1 bunch Cilantro (stems and all)
- 1–2 Limes (juiced)
- 1–2 Jalapeño (stem removed)
- 5–10 cloves Garlic
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups Mayonnaise (Hellman’s or Duke’s preferred)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all fresh ingredients including cilantro with stems, limes for juicing, jalapeños with stems removed, and peeled garlic cloves.
- Blend Ingredients: Add cilantro, lime juice, jalapeños, garlic cloves, and mayonnaise to a high-speed blender.
- Process Sauce: Blend all ingredients until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring an even distribution of flavors and a uniform texture.
- Store Sauce: Pour the blended sauce into a squeeze bottle or airtight container for convenient use and easy dispensing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Use the creamy garlic lime cilantro sauce as a dressing, dip, or topping to add flavor to a variety of dishes.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapeños to control the spiciness level to your preference.
- Use fresh limes for best flavor; bottled lime juice may alter the taste.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version, though the sauce will be less rich.
- Store the sauce in the refrigerator and consume within 5 days for optimal freshness.
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