Our Favorite Fish Taco Sauce Recipe

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This creamy fish taco sauce transforms ordinary seafood tacos into crave-worthy Taco Tuesday favorites. Made with simple ingredients and pantry staples, this versatile sauce adds the right amount of zing to everything from Baja fish tacos to shrimp tacos. Whether you’re serving flaky white fish, mahi mahi, or crispy fish sticks, this sauce delivers bold flavors in every bite.

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Why Make Homemade Fish Taco Sauce?

Store-bought sauces often contain high fructose corn syrup, soybean oil, and preservatives like potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate. This homemade version uses fresh ingredients for a clean, bright flavor that enhances any taco night. Plus, you can easily adjust the heat level and consistency to match your preferences.

I don’t know about you, but I’d rather eat homemade sauce with fresh ingredients. This sauce is so easy to make, there is not reason to buy a grocery-store sauce.

Tips for Making the Best Fish Taco Sauce

Greek yogurt creates a lighter alternative to Mexican crema or sour cream while maintaining a rich, creamy texture. Fresh lime juice provides bold flavors that no lime juice concentrate can match.

a closeup of prepared fish taco sauce dripping off of a silver spoon

Make It Your Own

Love spicy fish tacos? Add a dash of hot sauce, cayenne pepper, or chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Prefer a thinner sauce? Add a splash of olive oil or water to reach your desired consistency. The recipe is endlessly customizable to create your perfect fish taco sauce.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt: A good substitute for sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise: Light mayo works too
  • 1 lime juiced: Fresh lime juice is a key ingredient
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano: Essential for Mexican recipes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin: Adds bold flavors
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill: Fresh flavor enhancer
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder: Adds a touch of heat
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt: Enhances flavorful ingredients
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning: Popular choice for seafood tacos
4 small glass bowls containing plain yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, and spices sitting on a wooden tray

Tools:

How to Make the Best Fish Taco Sauce

  1. Combine Greek yogurt and mayonnaise in a small bowl
  2. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated
  3. Add fresh lime juice and stir to combine
  4. Add all dried spices and salt
  5. Whisk until evenly distributed
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed

Want More Heat? Add any of these for extra spice:

  • Hot sauce
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • Spicy sriracha sauce

Serving and Storage

This sauce will keep in an airtight container or squeeze bottle in the refrigerator for up to one week. The sauce will thicken slightly when chilled, which makes it perfect for dolloping onto tacos. If needed, thin with a little water or lime juice to reach desired consistency.

a closeup of a fish taco with breaded fish, cabbage, salsa, and fish taco sauce on a flour tortilla

Perfect Pairings:

  • Best sauce for flaky white fish tacos
  • Delicious on mahi mahi
  • Great with shrimp tacos
  • Try on fish sticks
  • Use as a dipping sauce

Fresh Fish Taco Ingredients to Try:

  • Cabbage slaw
  • Cotija cheese
  • Fresh lime wedges
  • Corn or flour tortillas

Extra Tips for Success:

  • Prep ahead: Flavors develop overnight in the refrigerator
  • Make a big batch for weekly meal prep
  • Experiment with different spice brands for unique flavor profiles

Ways to Use Leftover Sauce:

  • Drizzle over fish tacos with cabbage slaw
  • Use as a dip for roasted vegetables
  • Spread on sandwiches
  • Toss with shrimp skewers
  • Mix into potato salad

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Fish Taco Sauce

Yield: 16 Servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes

This delicious fish taco sauce is perfect for your Taco Tuesday! Simple ingredients yield bold fish taco flavor!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Instructions

  1. Mix yogurt and mayonnaise in a small bowl until fully incorporated.
  2. Stir in lime juice.
  3. Add seasonings and stir to combine.
  4. Serve over fish tacos!

Notes

Extra Tips for Success:

  • Prep ahead: Flavors develop overnight in the refrigerator
  • Make a big batch for weekly meal prep
  • Experiment with different spice brands for unique flavor profiles

Ways to Use Leftover Sauce:

  • Drizzle over fish tacos with cabbage slaw
  • Use as a dip for roasted vegetables
  • Spread on sandwiches
  • Toss with shrimp skewers
  • Mix into potato salad

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 52Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 98mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g

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