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Kissing In The Kitchen with Shawnie Kelley

Recipes / Holidays & Entertaining, Mexican, Salads

Cilantro Lime Crema

Cool, creamy, and bright with fresh lime and cilantro, this versatile sauce balances the richness and spice of tamales, tacos, and roasted vegetables.

Yield
about 1 cup
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Directions

  1. Blend the Ingredients: Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro leaves, lime juice, garlic, and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and uniformly pale green, scraping down the sides as needed. Add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, blending after each addition until the crema reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. Taste and adjust the lime juice and salt as needed.

  2. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Drizzle over tamales, tacos, enchiladas, or grilled vegetables.

From Shawnie's class “Handmade Tamales & Salsa Workshop” (also taught in Cinco de Mayo Celebration)