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lime crema

Creamy Lime Crema: A Zesty Twist for Your Favorite Dishes

This creamy lime crema is a quick and zesty condiment perfect for tacos and grilled meats, elevating your dishes with its delightful flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise can reduce or replace with yogurt
For the Zesty Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Zest fresh recommended
For the Savory Note
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
Optional Add-ins
  • to taste Jalapeños finely chopped for heat
  • to taste Cilantro or Dill chopped for variations

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, add sour cream and mayonnaise. Blend them together using a whisk until smooth.
  2. Squeeze in fresh lime juice and add lime zest, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk until evenly mixed.
  3. Continue to whisk vigorously for 2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Cover the bowl or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. After chilling, stir well before serving. Garnish with extra lime zest if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Always use fresh lime for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning after chilling for optimal taste. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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