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Lime Crema

A zesty and creamy lime sauce perfect for drizzling over tacos, salads, or grilled meats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crema Base
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest zested from fresh lime
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Lime Crema
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

This lime crema can be used as a dip, a sauce for tacos, or a dressing for salads. It can also be made a day ahead for enhanced flavor.

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