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Creamy Garlic Lime Cilantro Sauce with Jalapeños Recipe

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

This creamy garlic lime cilantro sauce with jalapeños is a zesty, flavorful condiment perfect for adding a fresh kick to your favorite dishes. Made with cilantro, lime juice, garlic, jalapeños, and mayonnaise, it blends into a smooth, tangy sauce that pairs well with grilled meats, tacos, sandwiches, and salads.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch cilantro (stems and all)
  • 1-2 limes, juiced
  • 1-2 jalapeños, stem removed
  • 5-10 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups mayonnaise (Hellmann’s or Duke’s preferred)


Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather the cilantro, limes, jalapeños, garlic cloves, and mayonnaise. Remove stems from the jalapeños and juice the limes.
  2. Blend Ingredients: Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, ensuring all elements are fully incorporated.
  3. Transfer and Store: Pour the blended sauce into a squeeze bottle or airtight container for easy dispensing and storage.
  4. Serve and Enjoy: Use the sauce to enhance the flavor of your favorite dishes such as tacos, grilled meats, sandwiches, or salads.

Notes

  • Adjust jalapeños according to your preferred spice level.
  • For a thinner sauce, add a little water or extra lime juice.
  • Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Mayonnaise brand can be adjusted to taste; Hellmann’s and Duke’s provide preferred flavor.