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    Cilantro Lime Crema

    by Oscar Chimenti, Last Modified: April 20, 2023 This post may contain affiliate or sponsored links. See the Disclosure Policy linked in my footer.

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    This Cilantro Lime Crema uses simple ingredients and full of all the flavour. If you love the cilantro and lime combination this crema is for you. Made with fresh cilantro and lime, this recipe is a great option for diabetics or people following a low carb and keto lifestyle.

    I use this cilantro lime crema with my Air Fryer Artichokes and my Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings. Perfect sauce for just about anything in my opinion.

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    • 🥘 Ingredient notes
    • 🔪 Steps to make this recipe
    • ⏲️ Tips and serving suggestions
    • 💭 Frequently asked questions
    • 🍴 More easy recipes?
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    • Cilantro Lime Crema

    🥘 Ingredient notes

    The cilantro lime crema recipe uses fresh cilantro leaves, lime juice, garlic, sour cream and mayonnaise. Blend all ingredients together for a creamy tangy sauce on just about anything.

    • Cilantro: this green leafy herb has a warm, spicy and nutty flavour that gives this crema a special tangy citrus flavour.
    • Lime: adding the tart and acidity with a little sweetness goes a long way
    • Garlic: my favourite ingredient of all time. Even though we are using fresh garlic the cilantro and lime help mellow it out.
    • Mayonnaise: smooth, creamy and slightly tart
    • Sour Cream: tangy and tart with a rich creaminess

    🔪 Steps to make this recipe

    STEP 1: Combine all ingredients in a blend or food processor

    Ingredients in Blender

    STEP 2: Blend for 30 seconds, then shake and blend for another 30 seconds.

    crema in blender

    STEP 3: Spoon out crema from blender and serving in a small bowl.

    Removing crema from blender

    ⏲️ Tips and serving suggestions

    • Serving: this cilantro lime crema is great on top of a burrito or taco bowl, a dipping sauce for veggies, or on top of cauliflower rice and grilled meats
    • Storage: store in an airtight jar for up to 5 days in the fridge.
    • Herbs: for an alternate crema try some fresh basil, rosemary or parsley.
    Cilantro Lime Crema in a jar

    💭 Frequently asked questions

    What is the traditional crema made with?

    Typically it's made with heavy cream, buttermilk and lime.

    How thick should it be?

    Crema is used more as a dollop over food such as tacos, nachos or burritos so it needs to be thick enough to dollop. However, some prefer it a little looser so they can drizzle over salads or hearty burrito or taco bowls.

    What is crema?

    Crema is often used to balance out spicy flavours like chipotle and is close to a crème fraîche but thinner.

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    Cilantro Lime Crema

    Oscar
    This Cilantro Lime Crema is made with simple ingredients but full of all the flavour. If you love the cilantro and lime combination this aioli is for you.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time : 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time : 0 minutes mins
    Total Time : 10 minutes mins
    Course : Condiment
    Cuisine : French, Italian
    Diet : Diabetic
    Servings : 10 people
    Calories : 19

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 19kcalCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gFat: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0g

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoon sour cream
    • ½ cup cilantro leaves
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 juice of 1 lime
    • 1 zest of 1 lime
    • 1 clove garlic
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
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    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients in a blender of food processor
    • Blend for 30 seconds, shake of mix with a spoon and blend again for 30 seconds
    • Pour into a bowl or a squeeze bottle and use with your favourite dishes.

    Notes

    • Serving: this cilantro lime crema is great on top of a burrito or taco bowl, a dipping sauce for veggies, or on top of cauliflower rice and grilled meats
    • Storage: store in an airtight jar for up to 5 days in the fridge.
    • Herbs: for an alternate crema try some fresh basil, rosemary or parsley.

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    1. Oscar Chimenti

      May 31, 2021 at 12:21 pm

      5 stars
      Love this crema on just about everything.

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    Cilantro lime cream in a small bowl sprinkled with lime zest next to a lime.