Spicy Cilantro Crema Sauce
Spicy Cilantro Crema Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup crema, or sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise, light or regular
- 1 bundle cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 jalapeno, stem removed
- 1 serrano pepper, stem removed
- 2 chipotles in adobo
- 1/2 shallot
- 1 lime, juiced (or 2 limes for more tang)
Instructions
- 1
Add 1 cup of crema or sour cream to a blender.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add 1/3 cup of light mayonnaise (or regular mayonnaise) to the blender.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the entire bundle of cilantro to the blender.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the blender.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Remove the stem from the jalapeno and add it to the blender.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Remove the stem from the serrano pepper and add it to the blender.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Add the 2 chipotles in adobo to the blender.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Add the 1/2 shallot to the blender.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Squeeze the juice of 1 to 2 limes directly into the blender, depending on your preferred level of tanginess.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Blend all the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and forms a vibrant green sauce. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. You may add more salt, lime juice, or even another chipotle for extra heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Pour the finished sauce into an airtight jar or container for storage. Refrigerate until ready to serve. This sauce is excellent with flaming hot chicken strips or as a versatile condiment for various dishes.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Cilantro Crema Sauce
- 1 cup crema, or sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise, light or regular
- 1 bundle cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 jalapeno, stem removed
- 1 serrano pepper, stem removed
- 2 chipotles in adobo
- 1/2 shallot
- 1 lime, juiced (or 2 limes for more tang)
Instructions
- 1
Add 1 cup of crema or sour cream to a blender.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add 1/3 cup of light mayonnaise (or regular mayonnaise) to the blender.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the entire bundle of cilantro to the blender.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the blender.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Remove the stem from the jalapeno and add it to the blender.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Remove the stem from the serrano pepper and add it to the blender.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Add the 2 chipotles in adobo to the blender.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Add the 1/2 shallot to the blender.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Squeeze the juice of 1 to 2 limes directly into the blender, depending on your preferred level of tanginess.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Blend all the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and forms a vibrant green sauce. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. You may add more salt, lime juice, or even another chipotle for extra heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Pour the finished sauce into an airtight jar or container for storage. Refrigerate until ready to serve. This sauce is excellent with flaming hot chicken strips or as a versatile condiment for various dishes.
⏱️ 1 min