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Creamy Serrano Pepper Sauce


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  • Author: Recipe Creator
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x

Description

A delicious and creamy sauce made with fresh ingredients, perfect for enhancing your dishes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 whole lime (juiced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup good-quality mayonnaise (such as Hellmann’s)
  • 3 ounces queso fresco or blanco
  • 2 serrano peppers (ends trimmed)
  • 1 bunch cilantro (with the leaves removed and stems discarded)
  • 4 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 2 green onions (ends trimmed and roughly chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. To a blender, add the lime juice, olive oil, cheese, mayonnaise, serrano peppers, cilantro leaves, garlic cloves, green onions, aji amarillo and salt.
  2. Blend for about 1 to 2 minutes, until very smooth. At first the cilantro leaves won’t be totally smooth, but keep the blender running and it will eventually become cohesive and smooth.
  3. Give it a taste and adjust the salt according to your liking.
  4. Keeps in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

  • This sauce pairs well with grilled meats, tacos, or as a dip.
  • Adjust the amount of serrano peppers based on your heat preference.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Sauces
  • Method: blending
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg