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    Home » Recipes » Sauces

    January 17, 2020

    Cilantro Habanero Sauce

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    This cilantro habanero sauce is easy, fast and great with tacos, seafood, vegetables or grilled meats. It only 5 minutes to make.

    Grilled Shrimp Chile Relleno

    Cilantro Habanero Sauce
    Cooking Tips:

    Cacique Mexican Crema is the brand of choice. Make sure you buy the sour cream and not the table cream. They're two different flavor profiles.

    Can you make ahead?

    Fridge: Place in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 weeks max.

    Grilled Shrimp Chile Relleno

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    Substitution Options:

    If haberno is to spicy for you, jalapeno is a great substitute. The lime juice reduces the spicy level.

    what to serve with Cilantro Habanero Sauce?

    • Grilled Shrimp Chile Rellenos
    • Bean and Rice Tostadas
    • Fried Onion Rings
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    Meal Ideas:

    • Ancho Coffee Braised Short Rib Tacos
    • Beer Battered Fish Tacos
    • Fried Chicken Tacos

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    Recipe:

    📖 Recipe

    Grilled Shrimp Chile Relleno

    Cilantro Haberno Crema

    Kenneth Temple
    This cilantro habanero sauce is easy, fast and great with tacos, seafood, vegetables or grilled meats. It only 5 minutes to make.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 12 persons
    Calories 71 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 oz. Mexican sour cream
    • 1 bunch cilantro chopped
    • ½ cup water
    • Juice of 2 limes
    • 1 habanero
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients in a food processor and blitz on high for 1 minute. Sauce will last for 7 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Sauce is great with tacos,seafood, vegetables and grilled meats.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 351mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 195IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 0.04mg
    Keyword crema, taco sauce
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