This tangy and spicy Baja Fish Taco Sauce instantly adds pizzazz to your fish tacos and more! It’s a Mexican-inspired crema that takes less than 5 minutes to make using a handful of budget-friendly, yet flavor-packed ingredients.
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A fish taco just isn’t complete without this Mexican Fish Taco Sauce. Unbelievably flavorful and easy to make using a handful of ingredients, it’s a must-have for Taco Tuesday!
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Ingredient notes
- Sour cream – Use regular or fat-free sour cream. Plain Greek yogurt also works well if you’re looking for a lighter substitute. Or, try this mock sour cream made with cottage cheese for a high-protein alternative.
- Mayonnaise – Use regular or fat-free mayo.
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce + adobo sauce – Chipotle peppers are jalapeno peppers that have been smoked and dried. They’re packed in a smoky adobo sauce and sold in cans next to the other Mexican ingredients in most major grocery stores. The peppers and sauce have well-balanced spicy, sweet, and smoky flavors, giving this easy fish taco sauce its signature addictive flavor.
- Lime – You need fresh lime juice and lime zest. Squeeze the lime juice yourself for the best flavor!
- Garlic
- Cumin – It’s optional but will add an extra hint of smoke.
- Salt
How to make it
Step 1
Add ingredients to food processor or blender
- Place all of the taco sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor, then blend until smooth.
- Give it a taste and blend in more salt, lime, or cumin as needed.
Step 2
Use right away or store for later
- Transfer the sauce to a jar or squeeze bottle.
- Use it right away or refrigerate it until it’s time to eat. Enjoy!
Variations
There are a handful of ways to play with the flavors in this chipotle sauce:
- Dairy free – Use non-dairy mayo and sour cream to make dairy free fish sauce.
- Less spice – Only use 1 chipotle pepper and/or 1 to 2 tablespoons of adobo sauce instead.
- Extra spicy – Blend in 1 extra chipotle pepper or 1 extra tablespoon of adobo sauce for more heat.
Serving suggestions
Obviously, you should serve this sauce with your favorite fish tacos. Its tangy and spicy flavors add vibrancy to salmon tacos, classic fish tacos, grilled fish tacos, baja fish tacos, shrimp tacos, and more! It’s a delicious topping on these Fish Taco Bowls as well.
You aren’t limited to fish tacos, though! You can pair the spicy crema with all kinds of tacos, such as:
- Carnitas Tacos
- Salsa Chicken Tacos
The uses for this sauce go far beyond tacos as well. Check out these other delicious ways to enjoy it:
- Serve it as a dip with zucchini fries, air fryer quesadillas, roasted sweet potatoes, chicken tenders, and brussel sprouts.
- Spread it on sandwiches, paninis, and hamburgers.
Storing
This sauce for fish tacos stays fresh in the fridge for about 5 days. Just keep it in a sealed jar or squeeze bottle.
The consistency of the sauce will naturally thicken as it chills in the fridge. To thin it out, stir in a little lime juice or a small splash of water until it thins out.
I don’t recommend freezing the sauce. After thawing, the dairy tends to become gritty and the consistency isn’t as creamy and smooth.
FAQs
Baja sauce is a creamy, tangy sauce commonly served with fish tacos and other Mexican-inspired dishes. Ingredients vary by recipe, but it often includes a creamy base, lime juice, seasonings and ingredients that add a little heat. This easy homemade version uses simple, budget-friendly ingredients and comes together in less than 5 minutes.
Baja sauce typically has a mild to moderate kick, balanced by its creamy texture and tangy flavor. You can easily adjust the heat to your liking by adding more or less of the spicy ingredients in your recipe.
Baja sauce is creamy, tangy, zesty and slightly spicy. Its bright flavor complements seafood especially well, making it a popular topping for fish tacos, shrimp tacos and other dishes that benefit from a flavorful sauce.
Baja sauce is delicious drizzled over crispy fish tacos, grilled fish and shrimp tacos. You can also use it as a dipping sauce for seafood, a topping for burrito bowls, a spread for wraps and sandwiches, or a flavorful addition to grilled vegetables.
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Full Recipe
Baja Fish Taco Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sour cream (regular or fat-free)
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise (regular or fat-free)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 3 Tablespoons adobo sauce
- 1 lime (zested and juiced)
- 1 clove garlic (peeled)
- ¼ teaspoon cumin (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Season with salt, to taste.
- Transfer to a jar or squeeze bottle and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- This sauce for fish tacos stays fresh in the fridge for about 5 days. Just keep it in a sealed jar or squeeze bottle.
- The consistency of the sauce will naturally thicken as it chills in the fridge. To thin it out, stir in a little lime juice or a small splash of water until it thins out.
- I don’t recommend freezing the sauce. After thawing, the dairy tends to become gritty and the consistency isn’t as creamy and smooth.
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