Home > Dressings, Dips, & Sauces > Sauces > BEST Fish Taco Sauce (5 Minutes!) BEST Fish Taco Sauce (5 Minutes!) October 21, 2022 | No Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Our go-to, BEST-EVER Fish Taco Sauce, ready in under 5 minutes–it’s more than just a fish taco enhancer. This versatile and creamy sauce is the secret touch for various tacos and bowls, and it’s a staple in our recipe arsenal. Try it, and it’ll become your universal topping! Fish Taco Sauce Recipe Ready for the ultimate Fish Taco Sauce? Perfect for any seafood taco variety, whether you prefer them grilled, sautéed, or crispy fried in seasoned batter. This sauce is the secret star—essential for elevating your fish tacos! Forget store-bought options; homemade is the way to go for flavor and freshness! Our creamy recipe combines mayonnaise, hot sauce, lime juice, and more, delivering the perfect punch of flavor. It’s all about simplicity and customization. Whip it up in just 5 minutes with pantry staples, then tweak the heat and ingredients to your preference. Why You’ll Love This Fish Taco Sauce: Effortless: Ready in 5 minutes, maximizing flavor without the wait. Versatile: Beyond fish tacos, it’s a great topping for lots of other meals. Flavorful: Achieves a perfect balance with creaminess, zest, and spice. Adaptable: Easy to dial the heat up or down to your preference. Convenient: Uses common ingredients already in your pantry. Crowd-pleasing: Appeals to a wide range of palates. Elevates meals: Transforms simple into gourmet-tasting dishes! Fish Taco Sauce Ingredients Mayonnaise: Opt for a good, full-fat brand for richer flavor and creamier texture. Lime juice: Freshly squeezed offers a zestier and more fresh flavor than bottled versions. Lime zest: Grate only the green skin; the white pith underneath is bitter. Ground cumin: This is our “secret” ingredient to add a touch more freshness and flavor. Paprika: Choose between sweet, smoked, or hot varieties to change up the flavor profile. Chili powder: This spice varies in heat; sample before using to gauge spiciness. Sriracha: Can be swapped with a different hot sauce, but sriracha provides the best flavor, in my opinion! QUICK TIP Small tweaks significantly impact your Creamy Fish Taco Sauce’s flavor profile! Personalize it to your taste, and remember, it intensifies as the ingredients meld over time! How To Make Fish Taco Sauce (Tips) Fresh ingredients: Use freshly squeezed lime juice and zest for the best flavor. Spice control: Adjust the heat with the sriracha or chili powder—gradually add more until the desired spiciness is reached. Creaminess: Stick to full-fat mayo for optimal richness, or substitute some mayo with sour cream or Mexican crema for added tanginess. Rest time: If you have the time, let the sauce sit in the refrigerator for a while before serving. This helps to enhance the flavors. Season to taste: Always taste the sauce after mixing and adjust the seasoning, particularly the salt, according to your preference. Customization: Feel free to add or reduce ingredients based on your flavor preferences. For example, add a touch of garlic powder or a bit of chopped cilantro for an extra flavor dimension. More Ways To Use Fish Taco Sauce: Apart from generously topping our beloved Fish Tacos (including these ultra-easy Fish Stick Tacos), we add this sauce to all kinds of other dishes: Shrimp Tacos: Drizzle over grilled or fried shrimp in tacos or over this Blackened Shrimp. Baked Chicken Tacos: Complements both grilled chicken taco meat and grilled chicken tacos. Vegetarian Tacos: Great with roasted or sautéed veggies. Salad dressing: Use as a zesty dressing on a mixed green or taco salad. Burger spread: Apply on Salmon Burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, or Chicken Burgers for a fun twist. Dip: Perfect for dipping fried seafood or veggies. Grilled meats: Serve as a side sauce for Grilled Steaks or Chicken. Rice bowls: Drizzle over these popular Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls. Wraps: Use as a spread inside various Wraps and Sandwiches. On potatoes: Use as a topping on Baked Potatoes or Roasted Potatoes. STORAGE Fish Taco Sauce Storage Enjoy this Fish Taco Sauce all week—just store it in a sealed container (like a Mason jar) in the fridge, and it’ll keep for at least a week, maybe even longer. It’s perfect for making in advance and enjoying with various dishes throughout the week. More Delicious Sauce Recipes: Cilantro Lime Sauce with fresh cilantro and lime BBQ Sauce Recipe easy to make! Tzatziki Sauce with fresh lemon Tartar Sauce our favorite topping for baked Fish Sticks! Fry Sauce the best dipping sauce for fries! FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Fish Taco Sauce 5 from 1 vote - Review this recipe Our go-to, BEST-EVER Fish Taco Sauce, ready in under 5 minutes, is more than a taco enhancer. This versatile and creamy sauce is the secret touch for various tacos and bowls, becoming a staple in our recipe arsenal. Try it, and it'll become your universal topping! SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Fish Taco Sauce 5 from 1 vote - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Our go-to, BEST-EVER Fish Taco Sauce, ready in under 5 minutes, is more than a taco enhancer. This versatile and creamy sauce is the secret touch for various tacos and bowls, becoming a staple in our recipe arsenal. Try it, and it'll become your universal topping! Course condiment, Dip, sauce, Side Dish Cuisine American, Vegetarian Keyword fish taco sauce, pink sauce Prep Time 5 minutes minutes Total Time 5 minutes minutes Servings 4 Chelsea Lords Calories 196kcal Author Chelsea Lords Cost $4.12 EquipmentJuicer and microplane (Note 1) Ingredients▢ ½ cup full-fat regular mayo (we love Best Foods/Hellman's)▢ 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, plus 1/4 teaspoon lime zest▢ ½ teaspoon paprika▢ 1½ teaspoon chili powder▢ ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin▢ 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce▢ Fine sea salt & pepper, to taste InstructionsCOMBINE: In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients. Season to taste. (I add ¼ tsp salt and ⅛ tsp pepper). MIX: Whisk the ingredients together until the sauce is smooth. Taste and adjust to personal preference. REFRIGERATE: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate the sauce until you're ready to use it. Chilling allows the flavors to meld.ENJOY: Before serving, give the sauce a quick stir to refresh its consistency. Enjoy it drizzled over your favorite fish tacos or as a dipping sauce on the side!STORAGE: The flavors can intensify over time, so if you've stored it for more than a few hours, you might want to check the seasoning again before serving. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for a week. Recipe NotesNote 1: Kitchen tools: This juicer is an excellent investment if you juice a lot of citrus. A microplane is also nice for zesting citrus. Note 2: Spice control: Adjust the heat with the sriracha or chili powder—gradually add more until the desired spiciness is reached. Note 3: Customization: Feel free to add or reduce ingredients based on your flavor preferences. For example, add a touch of garlic powder or a bit of chopped cilantro for an extra flavor dimension. Nutrition FactsServing: 1serving | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
