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

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  • 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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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

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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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