That fancy Fish Taco Sauce you love so much can be made right at home.
This fresh and flavorful sauce is made with sour cream, a bit of mayonnaise, herbs and seasonings and it’s perfect to drizzle over your fave fish tacos!
![Enjoy the smoky and tangy flavors of creamy fish taco sauce, perfect as a dip for chicken tenders, shrimp, or fries. It’s made with mayonnaise, sour cream, cumin, smoked paprika, cilantro, and lime juice, offering a fresh and vibrant taste. Everyone will rave about this restaurant-quality sauce. Use it as a spread for wraps, sandwiches, or a centerpiece for a vegetable platter. #spendwithpennies bowl of Fish Taco Sauce](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1200-Fish-Taco-Sauce-2-SpendWithPennies.jpg)
- It’s fresh, flavorful, and easy to make.
- This versatile, Baja-inspired recipe is perfect for fish tacos!
- It can be used for all kinds of fish, crispy shrimp, or even chicken tenders.
- This dip can be mixed a couple of days ahead of time.
![This creamy fish taco sauce has smoky and tangy flavors, ideal for dipping chicken, shrimp, or fries. Mixing mayonnaise and sour cream with cumin, smoked paprika, cilantro, and lime juice gives it a vibrant taste. Everyone will adore this restaurant-quality sauce. Use it on wraps, sandwiches, or as a centerpiece for a raw veggie platter. #spendwithpennies Ingredients assembled to make Fish Taco Sauce](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SWP-Fish-Taco-Sauce-3.jpg)
Ingredient for Fish Taco Sauce
- The Base: Sour cream adds tang, while mayonnaise adds richness. You can substitute plain Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Lime: Lime zest and fresh lime juice add the best flavor. If buying bottled lime juice, I find organic like this one tastes much closer to fresh and is worth the extra money.
- Herbs: I love cilantro and it’s perfect in this recipe. If you can’t eat cilantro, you can use parsley in this recipe, although it will change the flavor of the sauce.
- Seasoning: Spices like cumin, garlic powder, and smoked paprika add flavor. For heat, you can stir in cayenne pepper or finely diced jalapeno.
![This creamy fish taco sauce bursts with smoky and tangy flavors, making it great for chicken, shrimp, or fries. Mayonnaise, sour cream, cumin, smoked paprika, cilantro, and lime juice blend into a fresh, versatile sauce. This restaurant-quality sauce or dip will impress everyone. Try it as a spread for wraps, sandwiches, or as a binder for shrimp cocktail or salmon salad. #spendwithpennies ingredients for Fish Taco Sauce in a bowl](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SWP-Fish-Taco-Sauce-4.jpg)
How to Make Fish Taco Sauce
- Zest and juice the lime.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl (recipe below).
Drizzle on mahi-mahi tacos, shrimp tacos, or any other favorite taco recipe!
![Creamy fish taco sauce is full of smoky and tangy flavors, making it a delicious dip or sauce for chicken, shrimp, or fries. Mayonnaise and sour cream are mixed with cumin, smoked paprika, cilantro, and lime juice to produce a versatile sauce with fresh, vibrant flavors. Everyone will rave about this restaurant-quality sauce. Use it as a spread for wraps or sandwiches. Make it the centerpiece of a veggie platter of use it to bind shrimp cocktail. #spendwithpennies Fish Taco Sauce in a bowl](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SWP-Fish-Taco-Sauce-6.jpg)
How to Store
Keep fish taco sauce in a jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For best results, shake or stir before serving again and refresh it with a little squeeze of lime juice.
It Tastes Great With…
Did you make this Fish Taco Sauce? Leave a rating and a comment below!
![Fish Taco Sauce in a white dish topped with chives](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SWP-Fish-Taco-Sauce-10-168x168.jpg)
Fish Taco Sauce
Homemade Fish Taco Sauce is creamy, tangy, & a little bit spicy. No cook and ready in minutes to drizzle over tacos, fried chicken, or use as a dip for fries.
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Zest ½ teaspoon zest from the lime. Juice 1 tablespoon of juice from the lime.
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Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Drizzle over fish tacos (or any kind of tacos).
Plain Greek yogurt can be used in place of sour cream.
Keep fish taco sauce in a jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For best results, shake or stir before serving again.
Calories: 128 | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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![Creamy fish taco sauce is packed with smoky and tangy flavors, perfect as a dip or sauce for chicken tenders, shrimp, or fries. It's made with mayonnaise, sour cream, cumin, smoked paprika, cilantro, and lime juice, creating a versatile and fresh sauce. Everyone will love this restaurant-quality sauce. Spread it on wraps or sandwiches or make it the star of a colorful veggie platter. #spendwithpennies tangy Fish Taco Sauce in a bowl with a title](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NP-Fish-Taco-Sauce-2-SpendWithPennies-.jpg)
![This creamy fish taco sauce has smoky and tangy flavors, ideal for dipping chicken, shrimp, or fries. Mixing mayonnaise and sour cream with cumin, smoked paprika, cilantro, and lime juice gives it a vibrant taste. Everyone will adore this restaurant-quality sauce. Use it on wraps, sandwiches, or as a centerpiece for a raw veggie platter. #spendwithpennies fresh and easy Fish Taco Sauce in a bowl with writing](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SP-Fish-Taco-Sauce-2-SpendWithPennies-1.jpg)
![This creamy fish taco sauce has smoky and tangy flavors, ideal for dipping chicken, shrimp, or fries. Mixing mayonnaise and sour cream with cumin, smoked paprika, cilantro, and lime juice gives it a vibrant taste. Everyone will adore this restaurant-quality sauce. Use it on wraps, sandwiches, or as a centerpiece for a raw veggie platter. #spendwithpennies fresh and easy Fish Taco Sauce in a bowl with writing](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SP-Fish-Taco-Sauce-2-SpendWithPennies-1.jpg)
![Enjoy the smoky and tangy flavors of creamy fish taco sauce, perfect as a dip for chicken tenders, shrimp, or fries. It’s made with mayonnaise, sour cream, cumin, smoked paprika, cilantro, and lime juice, offering a fresh and vibrant taste. Everyone will rave about this restaurant-quality sauce. Use it as a spread for wraps, sandwiches, or a centerpiece for a vegetable platter. #spendwithpennies 5 minute Fish Taco Sauce mixed in a bowl and plated with a title](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/LP-Fish-Taco-Sauce-2-SpendWithPennies-.jpg)
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