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Sour Cream Sauce with Avocado & Lime

This Sour Cream Sauce with Avocado & Lime is the perfect sauce for barbecues and any type of seafood dishes. Quick & easy to make this is an acidic sauce that's a great complement to flavorful dishes.
Course Sauce
Cuisine North American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 137kcal
Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 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
US Customary - Metric

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.

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

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg