Southwest Cream Sauce

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Prep Time
10 Mins
Yield
Makes about 2 cups
August 2008
RECIPE BY Southern Living

This spicy, creamy sauce goes perfect with grilled shrimp. Make this easy sauce ahead and then use it to top your taco for a perfect hint of Southwest flavor.

 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz.) container sour cream
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

How to Make It

Whisk together sour cream; garlic, red onion; chili powder; cumin; ground red pepper; and salt. Whisk in cilantro and lime juice until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

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Ratings & Reviews

momof5

rachelracen
June 24, 2016
I made this tonight thinking it would be a good sauce on top of southwest chicken tacos, with a lil black beans, corn, lettuce, tomato and freshly sliced lime wedges, and avocado...I was sadly disappointed...it seemed to lack flavor I was looking for...may have been better if I had added some Chipotle seasoning...I dunno, I was looking for some bang. But oh well....I will have to keep looking. But mayb this wud b good for people who don't like alot of spice, and heat...

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momof7
April 26, 2011
Made the cream sauce the night before and it was perfect! I used creole seasoning instead of red pepper. Just the right amount of spice. I wanted to just eat this with chips. So yummy!

rachelracen's Review

Marisa8003
March 04, 2009
This is FANTASTIC! This has SO much flavor, it is not for someone who does not like spices or spicy flavor! I have a pretty mild tounge and like spices more than spicy...And this has the yin yang PERFECT balance of BOTH :)