Would you like some heat with that? This is a spicy, fresh herb sauce that goes well with everything. I made it as a dipping sauce for some chicken taquitos, and I had some left over so I also used it with breaded fish fillets. It would also pair great with anything you grill on the bbq this summer.
Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce Recipe
You can adjust the heat by keeping all the seeds in the peppers or removing them for a more mild flavour.
- Prep Time :5 minutes
- Yield : 1 cup
Ingredients
- Jalapeño - 2-3
- Cilantro - 1 Bunch
- Garlic - 2 cloves
- Lime - 1/2 juice
- Lime - 1 zest of
- Extra virgin olive oil - 1/4 cup
- White vinegar - 1 tsp
- Salt - Pinch of
- Pepper - Pinch of
- Light Mayo - 3 TBSP (optional)
Instructions
Add all of the ingredients except for the mayo in a small food processor. Blend to a smooth sauce.
Stir in the mayo, and taste for seasoning. Adjust with salt if needed, or add more lime juice if you want it more tangy.
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