This creamy Fish Taco Sauce is easy to make and so full of flavor! You only need a few main ingredients and some spices to make this sour cream based fish taco sauce. The lime juice adds fresh flavor and the hot sauce gives it a nice kick. Enjoy on tacos or as a dip for tortilla chips.
I’m calling this a Fish Taco Sauce recipe because that is what it was inspired by, but you can really use it on so many different things! I make this delicious creamy sauce regularly and we use it as a dip for tortilla chips, and a sauce for tacos, potatoes, burritos or salads. Make a bit batch so you have some on hand all week long!
Why You’ll Love This Easy Fish Taco Sauce Recipe!
- It takes 5 minute to make – All you have to do is put a few ingredients into a bowl and mix them together! This fish taco sauce is also great because you can easily make a large batch or small batch, depending on your needs.
- It can be used in lots of different ways – I’m calling this fish taco sauce because that is what inspired the recipe, but you can really use it in so many different ways. I like to use it as a dip for chips, enjoy it with breakfast potatoes, or put into burritos and wraps.
- It’s creamy and flavorful – I started making this sauce in the summer and I’ve been putting it on everything since! The flavor is really great and the sauce is so creamy. You can also water it down a little bit if you want a more drizzable sauce.
Fish Taco Sauce Recipe Ingredients
- Sour Cream – I just use a regular sour cream for this recipe. You could substitute with plain, non-fat Greek yogurt if you like though. You could also use a vegan sour cream. I don’t have one, but my friend Ashley has a great one!
- Mayonnaise – This is not a vegan recipe, but I don’t really love the taste of regular mayonnaise so I prefer to use a vegan mayo in my sauce. You can use whatever kind of mayo you prefer.
- Lime Juice – I like to use fresh lime juice in this recipe. You can also add some lime zest if you want an even stronger lime flavor.
- Hot Sauce – I love using Valentina’s Hot Sauce but something like sriracha would also work. Feel free to add as much hot sauce as you like to the fish taco sauce.
- Spices – I season the sauce with cumin, garlic powder, paprika and smoked paprika. You can adjust the seasonings to your taste.
- Salt – Add salt to taste.
How To Make The Best Fish Taco Sauce
- Add all sauce ingredients to a medium sized bowl and mix until completely combined. Give the sauce a taste and adjust any ingredients as needed.
- Store fish taco sauce in an air-tight container for about 5-7 days. Enjoy on tacos, with chips or however you like!
Creamy Fish Taco Sauce Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this recipe gluten free? Yes.
- Can this fish taco sauce be made vegan/dairy free? Yes, you can make this recipe vegan by using a vegan sour cream alternative as well as a vegan mayo.
- How much sauce does this recipe make? It makes about 1 3/4 cup of sauce.
- How long does the sauce last? If stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator, fish taco sauce should last about 5-7 days. Possibly longer, just make sure to give it a taste and smell before eating.
Have a question I didn’t answer? Ask me in the comments below and I will get back to you ASAP!
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PrintFavorite Fish Taco Sauce Recipe
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This creamy Fish Taco Sauce is easy to make and so full of flavor! You only need a few main ingredients and some spices to make this sour cream based fish taco sauce. The lime juice adds fresh flavor and the hot sauce gives it a nice kick. Enjoy on tacos or as a dip for tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, about 1 large lime
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, I like to use Valentina’s
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add all sauce ingredients to a medium sized bowl and mix until completely combined. Give the sauce a taste and adjust any ingredients as needed.
- Store fish taco sauce in an air-tight container for about 5-7 days. Enjoy on tacos, with chips or however you like!
Notes
Serving size is about 2 tablespoons
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Condiment, Vegetarian
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Jane says
A creamy hot sauce. I love this idea. As a vegan I’m thinking that using a block of tofu perhaps with some aquafaba in place of the sour cream and mayo may be an idea.
She Likes Food says
Hi Jane! I think this sauce can easily be made vegan! Either that or a cashew based homemade vegan sour cream would work great!