This Sour Cream Sauce with Avocado & Lime is the perfect sauce for barbecues and especially any type of seafood dishes. Quick & easy to make this is an acidic sauce that's a great complement to flavorful dishes.
The Perfect Sauce for Seafood Barbecues
We've made this sauce in my family for years. It's delicious without an overpowering flavor, so it's great next to anything flavor-packed.
My favorite way to serve it is with grilled seafood like salmon or shrimp. That high acidity also makes it a great choice for anything strong in flavor or high in fat.
And if you have just one avocado but want it to serve a crowd? This sauce is the way to go.
It's also super quick to make and all done in just 5 minutes!
One Avocado Goes a Long Way
One avocado goes a long way for this recipe, but make sure it's a really good one. It should be ripe and nice in order to add as much flavor as possible.
Sour cream is my favorite creamer for this recipe - but you can also use Greek yogurt or crème fraîche. If you want more acidity with those options, just add a bit more lime or lemon. Taste test and see what it needs!
How to Make It in Under 5 Minutes
1. Smash & Season
Start by smashing the avocado with a fork, then season with lime juice, salt and pepper. You could make this in a food processor as well, but I prefer just using a fork for 2 reasons:
- Easier cleanup with just one bowl
- I like it a bit chunky
2. Make It Creamy
Mix in sour cream, taste test, and adjust seasoning if needed. You might want to add more salt, pepper or lemon juice. Then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes if you can.
What to Do with Leftovers
Since this sauce contains avocado it's best eaten straight away, or after a short time of storing. However, there's so much acidity in the sauce it will be fine for a few days as well.
Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Do not freeze leftovers.
What to Serve It With
- Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon22 Minutes
- Air Fryer Salmon Patties30 Minutes
- How to Cook Pre Cooked Shrimp in Air Fryer13 Minutes
- Air Fryer Salmon Bites10 Minutes
More Creamy 5-Minute Sauces
- 5-minute Lime Aioli from Scratch5 Minutes
- Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing5 Minutes
- Buffalo Dipping Sauce2 Minutes
- Chipotle Ranch5 Minutes
Recipe
Sour Cream Sauce with Avocado & Lime
Print RateIngredients
- 1 ripe avocado peel and pit removed
- ½ lime juice only; or lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt / crème fraîche
Instructions
- Place the meat of the avocado in a shallow bowl and mash it well with a fork.
- Add lime juice, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Add sour cream and mix well.
- Taste test and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- For a smoother sauce, use a food processor or an immersion blender
- Cilantro can be added
- Refrigerate to allow the flavors to deepen - or skip it, if you're in a hurry
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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