Baja Sauce Recipe
A creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy Baja sauce made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh lime juice, enhanced by a blend of garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Perfect as a dip or topping for tacos, grilled meats, and seafood.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
Spices and Flavorings
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your preferred level of spiciness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Blend the Sauce: Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and fully blended. For an even smoother texture, use a food processor or blender to mix the sauce.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed by adding more lime juice, spices, salt, or pepper to achieve your preferred flavor balance.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier, higher-protein variation.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control the heat level to your liking.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week in an airtight container.
- Great accompaniment for fish tacos, grilled chicken, or as a dipping sauce for vegetables.
Keywords: Baja sauce, creamy sauce, taco sauce, lime sauce, Mexican sauce, dipping sauce, spicy sauce
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