Baja Sauce Recipe for Fish Tacos
This creamy Baja sauce is a flavorful blend of sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, seafood seasoning, and ancho chile pepper. Ideal for enhancing grilled or blackened fish tacos with a zesty, smoky touch.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon cilantro finely chopped, fresh
- ¾ teaspoon seafood seasoning such as Old Bay®
- ¼ teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Whisk or spoon (for mixing)
- Airtight container (or plastic wrap for chilling)
Instructions
Combine Ingredients:
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, finely chopped cilantro, seafood seasoning, and ground ancho chile pepper.
Stir Until Smooth:
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until a smooth, creamy consistency is achieved. Ensure that the spices and cilantro are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
Refrigerate:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the sauce to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
Serve:
- Once chilled, serve the Baja sauce drizzled over fish tacos or as a dipping sauce alongside your favorite dishes.
Notes
To make this Baja sauce gluten-free, ensure that the mayonnaise and seafood seasoning used are certified gluten-free. Many store-bought seasonings, including Old Bay®, may contain trace amounts of gluten, so carefully check the labels or opt for a homemade gluten-free seasoning blend.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.2mg