This creamy Fish Taco Sauce is easy to make and full of flavor. It has a sour cream base and needs just a few main ingredients and spices. The lime juice adds fresh flavor, and the hot sauce gives it a nice kick. Enjoy it 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 use it on many different dishes. I make this delicious creamy sauce regularly, and we use it as a dip for tortilla chips and as a sauce for tacos, potatoes, burritos, and salads. Make a big batch so you have some on hand all week long.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Fish Taco Sauce Recipe!
- It takes 5 minutes to make – All you have to do is put a few ingredients into a bowl and mix them together. This fish taco sauce is great because you can easily make a large or small batch to fit your needs.
- It can be used in lots of different ways – I’m calling it “fish taco sauce” because that was the inspiration for the recipe, but you can use it many different ways. I like to serve it as a dip for chips, enjoy it with breakfast potatoes, or put it in burritos and wraps.
- It’s creamy and flavorful – I started making this sauce in the summer and have 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 drizzle-like sauce.
Fish Taco Sauce Recipe Ingredients
- Sour Cream – I use regular sour cream for this recipe. You can substitute plain, non-fat Greek yogurt if you like. You can 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 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. If you want an even stronger lime flavor, add some lime zest.
- Hot Sauce – I love using Valentina’s Hot Saucem, but sriracha also works. 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 bowl and mix until completely combined. Taste the sauce and adjust any ingredients as needed.
- Store fish taco sauce in an airtight container for 5-7 days. Enjoy it 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 and a vegan mayo.
- How much sauce does this recipe make? It makes about 1 3/4 cups of sauce.
- How long does the sauce last? If stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, fish taco sauce should last about 5-7 days or 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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Favorite 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
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.
Hi Jane! I think this sauce can easily be made vegan! Either that or a cashew based homemade vegan sour cream would work great!