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Garlic Lime Crema Recipe

A quick and easy creamy sauce made with Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, and garlic. Perfect for tacos, grilled corn, shrimp, chicken, fish, and bowls.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Servings: 8
Calories: 9kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Ingredients

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic finely grated on a microplane
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Add the Greek yogurt, lime juice, grated garlic, and salt to a small bowl.
  • Stir until smooth and well combined.
  • Taste and adjust the lime juice or salt as needed.
  • For a thinner crema, stir in water 1 teaspoon at a time until you reach your preferred consistency.
  • Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

For the smoothest garlic flavor, grate the garlic with a microplane rather than finely chopping it.
For a drizzleable sauce, thin the crema with a small amount of water.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 9kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.5g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.02mg