Fish Taco Sauce

Tacos are a delicious Mexican food served with flavorful garnishes and savory sauce. A typical taco has fillings folded in a corn tortilla or wheat tortilla. The taco recipe for fillings varies according to individual preferences. You can make it with vegetables, cheese, seafood, chicken and beef. Here, we will concentrate on fish taco sauce recipes, and how to make them for serving fish tacos in the traditional style.

How to Make Fish Taco Sauce?

Serving tilapia fish tacos with sauce can make a lot of difference in your regular dinner menu. This recipe is very similar to taco salad dressing, in terms of ingredients and consistency. A typical sauce is made from sour cream, mayonnaise and yogurt, along with flavorful herbs. In fact, preparation of the sauce is nothing more than combining the ingredients together in a bowl or mixer, until it is blended and refrigerated for better taste. If you are serving fish tacos tonight, the following recipes for fish taco sauce may interest you.

Fish Taco Sauce with Mayo

Ingredients

• cup less fat sour cream
• cup less fat mayonnaise
• 1 fresh lime, cut in half
• teaspoon dried dill weed
• teaspoon cumin
• teaspoon oregano
• teaspoon ground coriander
• teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder
• 1 hot pepper (jalapeo or cherry bomb popper), seeded and minced
• teaspoon capers, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions for Preparation

Take a small mixing bowl, and whisk together sour cream and mayonnaise. When the mixture turns smooth, squeeze juice from the freshly cut lime. Mix well, and check its consistency. If it is too thick, add more lime juice, or if it is runny, you can add extra sour cream to get the desired cream like thickness. Then, add the sauce spices - dill weed, cumin, oregano, ground coriander and chili powder. Stir well for even mixing, and add pepper, capers and cilantro. Cover the bowl with a lid (or wrap, if available) and keep in the refrigerator for one hour. If time permits, chill your sauce for a longer period, and serve cold. This sauce will surely spice up your fish recipes.

Fish Taco Sauce with Yogurt

Ingredients

• cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon low fat mayonnaise (or salad dressing)
• cup sour cream
• Freshly cut lime halves
• 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pit
• Fresh chopped cilantro to taste
• 2 teaspoons chili powder (or hot taco sauce)

Directions for Preparation

This fish taco sauce requires less than 15 minutes for preparation. All you need is gather the above listed ingredients and mix in an electric mixer. First of all, add plain yogurt, mayonnaise (or salad dressing) and sour cream in the mixer. Blend for 2 minutes, or until you get a cream like consistency. Squeeze juice from half a lime, and check if the yogurt mixture is still thick. If yes, add more lime juice. Following this, add avocado, cilantro and chili powder into the mixer. Mix for 4-5 minutes at a low speed setting, and transfer sauce into a bowl. Scrape the sides of the mixer with a wooden spatula to remove adhering sauce. Finally, stir in salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Refrigerate the sauce for at least an hour before serving.

For preparing the main tacos, you can take a look at tilapia fish tacos recipe components and making directions. Also, alter the ingredients to get the desired flavor and spiciness that you prefer. You can add some minced garlic or 2 garlic cloves for a stronger taste. While serving, top the fish taco sauce over the tacos, or serve it in a separate bowl. Do not discard leftover sauce, as it tastes great with tortilla chips and bagels.