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Glass filled with smooth Lime Crema topped with lime zest. Sitting on top of mexican tiles.
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Lime Crema

This Lime Crema is smooth and creamy, with zesty and tangy flavors that will add a refreshing burst of taste to all your favorite Mexican dishes. Ready in under 5 minutes with 3 ingredients! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: sauce
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex
Servings: 8
Author: Serene

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl.
  • Stir to combine until sauce is smooth and creamy.
  • Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Notes

  • If sauce is too thick, thin with a splash of milk or water. 
  • Add more lime juice or salt to taste as desired. 
  • Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. 
  • It is not recommended to freeze this sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.03mg