Ingredients
Base
- 3/4 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt (or nonfat or full fat)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or sour cream)
Flavor Enhancers
- 1 lime, juice and zest (2 if small or not juicy)
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 2 green onions
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 jalapeno (seeded for less spice)
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash and roughly chop the cilantro, green onions, jalapeno (remove seeds if less heat is desired), and garlic to make blending easier.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, cilantro, green onions, garlic, and jalapeno into a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, making sure not to over-blend to preserve some texture and freshness.
- Season Sauce: Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper as needed, adjusting to your preferred flavor balance.
- Chill for Best Flavor: Transfer the sauce to a container and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and intensify, enhancing the sauce's overall taste.
Notes
- The sauce is best stored refrigerated and consumed within 3-5 days for optimum freshness.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with sour cream for a tangier flavor or adjust yogurt fat content based on dietary preference.
- Adjust jalapeno quantity or remove seeds entirely to control the spice level.
- This sauce works well beyond shrimp tacos – try it on grilled fish, chicken, or as a zesty salad dressing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
