A Greek yogurt base, fresh lime, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper are all it takes to create this Easy 4-Ingredient Lime Crema!
Pretty much any Mexican food is going to taste amazing with a bit of cream and a hint of lime. My Turkey Taco Skillet, Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas, or Mexican Lime Grilled Chicken would all be perfect with a drizzle of this Easy 4-Ingredient Lime Crema. Prepare it as part of your weekly meal planning or whip it up in two minutes before dinner. It’s the easiest way to make a weeknight dinner extra tasty!
Ingredients in Easy Lime Crema
It’s true, there are only four ingredients and you might already have them in your kitchen.
- Limes – This recipe uses both the zest and the juice of one juicy lime. Zest a lime by using the finest blades on a grater to remove the bright and colorful green part of the peel. Stop grating when you see white!
- Greek yogurt – You’ll need a half cup, which is roughly the amount of Greek yogurt in a single-serving size cup from the grocery store. Make sure to grab plain flavor!
- Salt and pepper – This Easy Lime Crema uses just a tiny bit of salt and pepper. Start small, then taste and adjust to your preference!
This Easy Lime Crema can be prepared ahead of time and stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator. I love the brightness a hint of citrus adds to a dish, and this sauce is the perfect way to do that!
Food Photography by Ashley Cuoco
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Easy 4-Ingredient Lime Crema
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: ½ cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Description
A Greek yogurt base, fresh lime, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper are all it takes to create this Easy 4-Ingredient Lime Crema!
Ingredients
- ½ cup greek yogurt
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together the yogurt, zest and juice from 1 lime, salt and pepper. Serve with fish tacos, chicken or steak fajitas and more! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
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