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    Easy 4-Ingredient Lime Crema

    Mar 14, 2022 / by Laney Schwartz / Leave a comment

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    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!

    Easy 4-Ingredient Lime Crema - finished lime crema in orange bowl with spoon, limes and cilantro

    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!

    Easy 4-Ingredient Lime Crema - yogurt, lime juice and zest, knife, limes on cutting board

    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!
    Easy 4-Ingredient Lime Crema - whisking yogurt, lime juice and lime zest in a bowl

    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 - finished lime crema in orange bowl with spoon, limes and cilantro

    Easy 4-Ingredient Lime Crema

    • Author: Laney Schwartz
    • Prep Time: 2 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Total Time: 2 minutes
    • Yield: 1/2 cup 1x
    • Category: Sauce
    • Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
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    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

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    • ½ cup greek yogurt
    • 1 lime, zested and juiced
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • Pinch of pepper

    Instructions

    1. 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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