Fish Taco Sauce

What You Will Need

Ingredient List

Before we start whisking, let’s take a moment to meet our core ingredients:

• Greek yoghurt: Opt for full fat Greek yoghurt if possible. The thick, gelatinous structure of the Greek yoghurt and the stable emulsion of the mayonnaise create a sauce with a high viscosity that ensuring you get sauce in every single bite, not just a pool at the bottom of the plate.
• Mayonnaise: Best Foods and Hellman’s are my favorite mayo choices. The fats in the mayonnaise and Greek yoghurt are non-polar molecules. Many of the flavor compounds in the chipotle (especially the capsaicin, which creates heat) and lime are also fat-soluble. This means the fat molecules encapsulate these flavors and carry them evenly throughout the sauce and onto your palate, ensuring a consistent and prolonged flavor experience.
• Chipotle in adobo sauce : The chipotle in adobo provide a deep, savory umami base. This creates a “mouthfulness” or satisfaction that makes the sauce feel deeply flavorful and complex, far beyond its simple ingredient list.
• Fresh lime juice: The lime juice (acid) balances the fat, preventing it from coating your tongue in a heavy, dulling film. This is why a squeeze of lemon makes a rich piece of fish taste better. The acid “cleans” the palate, allowing you to perceive the other flavors more clearly with each successive bite.

How To Make

Instruction

I’ve found that using an immersion blender is easier than a whisk for achieving a creamy, smooth blue cheese sauce.

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients for the sauce. Whisk until the mixture is completely smooth. For a perfectly creamy consistency—especially if your chipotle in adobo is chunky—blend the ingredients using a food processor or immersion blender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

What To Serve With

While this sauce was born for fish tacos, its utility is boundless. It is a culinary chameleon.

The Salad Dressing: Thin it out with a little water or milk until it’s pourable, and you have an incredible creamy salad dressing for a robust kale or romaine salad, especially one with black beans and corn.

The Classic Fish Taco: Whether you use flaky white fish like cod or halibut (grilled, blackened, or beer-battered), this sauce is its soulmate. Pair with shredded cabbage, a sprinkle of cotija cheese, and a wedge of lime.

The Shrimp Taco: A natural and glorious extension.

The Veggie Taco: Drizzle it over tacos filled with grilled cauliflower, sweet potatoes, or black beans. It adds the necessary richness and complexity that makes a veggie taco feel complete.

The Burrito/Bowl Enhancer: Use it as a creamy, spicy drizzle inside a burrito or over a rice bowl. It’s a far superior alternative to plain sour cream.

The Burger Sauce: Move over, special sauce. This chipotle crema is phenomenal on turkey burgers, salmon burgers, or even a classic beef burger.

Try this recipe tonight and let the compliments roll in! ❤️ Share your creations on the comment section with your photos! We’d love to see your delicious results!