This Fish Taco Sauce is the perfect condiment to elevate your Taco Tuesday!
As I write this, I’m getting ready to celebrate my favorite day of the week—Taco Tuesday! Here in Southern California, Taco Tuesday feels like a weekly holiday, complete with traditions like homemade margaritas, early ends to the workday, and, of course, beachside views to enjoy your drinks, chips, and tacos. And here, there’s a special element: fresh-from-the-sea, lightly battered fish tacos. I mean, we are by the water, after all!
Fish tacos are a staple on Cali-Mex menus, but they’re never complete without a signature sauce. After eating plenty of tacos, I can confidently say this is the best fish taco sauce—a little tangy, a little spicy, and full of flavor!
The inspiration for this recipe began back in college, when Taco Tuesdays were more like midweek fiestas. We’d gather at a friend’s house, bringing drinks, snacks, and dips to escape schoolwork and life’s stress.
It was then I discovered this super easy, super delicious fish taco sauce, shared by a friend of a friend. I’ve been making it ever since! It’s not only perfect for fish tacos, but it also pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes—and it takes just a few minutes to put together.
Is This Fish Taco Sauce Healthy?
Fish taco sauce is an easy way to add extra flavor to your food without having to resort to store-bought sauces full of artificial additives. It’s made with just a few simple ingredients, and while it is high in fat, it can be enjoyed in moderation with healthy dishes. You can reduce the fat by subbing the mayo and/or sour cream for Greek yogurt. Omitting the salt is also an option. For a vegan version, replace the mayo and sour cream with vegan versions of these products.
Note that fish taco sauce, despite its name, is also vegetarian-friendly! It doesn’t contain any actual fish. So feel free to use it on your favorite plant-based dishes.
A Customizable Condiment
I love sauces of all kinds, but I’ve become especially keen on making them in my own kitchen. That’s because making your own sauce means you have total creative freedom to customize it to your liking! Want a spicier sauce? Add more hot sauce, or even some real, fresh peppers. Want a little more zest? Crank up the lime juice. Looking for something sweeter? Get creative and add a little agave or honey to your sauce. The whole point of a good sauce is to enhance the flavor of your dish, so feel free to experiment with the ingredients you love.
How Do I Store Leftovers?
This fish taco sauce can be kept in the fridge (stored in a jar) for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended as it will affect the consistency of the sauce.
Serving Suggestions
It goes without saying that this fish taco sauce is delicious drizzled over Fish Tacos or Shrimp Tacos. But this sauce is actually a light and zesty flavor addition to lots of meals! Try it as a dipping sauce for your Popcorn Shrimp, Fish And Chips, or even with a light entrée like Cilantro-Lime Chicken. Fish taco sauce is also great on a variety of tacos, like my favorite plant-based Mushroom Tacos.
Don’t forget the Classic Margarita, Air-Fryer Tortilla Chips, and Chipotle Salsa. Happy Taco Tuesday!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce like sriracha
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, crema, lime juice, garlic powder, hot sauce, and salt until smooth.
- Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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