Description
This Baja Sauce Recipe is creamy, zesty, slightly smoky, and exactly what your tacos have been missing! Perfect on fish tacos, soft baked chicken tacos, burrito bowls, or even as a dip, it comes together in just 5 minutes with simple ingredients. It’s bold, fresh, and totally irresistible—aka your new taco night essential.
Ingredients
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½ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp fresh lime juice
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp chili powder
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¼ tsp ground cumin
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½ tsp smoked paprika (optional but flavorful!)
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1 tsp hot sauce (or to taste)
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Salt, to taste
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Optional: 1–2 tsp chipotle in adobo for smoky heat
Instructions
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Mix the Base
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream or yogurt until smooth. -
Add Flavor
Stir in lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and hot sauce. -
Taste & Adjust
Add salt to taste and more lime juice or spice if desired.
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Chill (Optional)
For best flavor, refrigerate 15–30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve cold or at room temp.
Notes
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Use full-fat mayo and sour cream for the richest texture
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Make it lighter: Use Greek yogurt or avocado in place of some mayo
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Love spice? Add chipotle in adobo or cayenne pepper
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Don’t skip the lime! Fresh juice makes a big difference
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Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Condiment
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Keywords: Baja Sauce Recipe