Baja Sauce: Easy, Creamy, Zesty Taco Topper
Baja sauce is a creamy, zesty mayo-based sauce with peppers, lime, and warm spices that’s perfect for fish and shrimp tacos. This easy version blends up in about 5 minutes, tastes even better after chilling, and is also great as a dip or taco bowl drizzle.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 2 teaspoons pickled jalapeno
- 2 tablespoons onion diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crystalized lime powder or 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Place bell pepper, pickled jalapenos, onion, and the rest of the ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender. Note* If you do not have a good blender, add all the ingredients into the bowl of a food processor. You will need to scrape the sides of the bowl a few times to be sure the sauce is creamy and smooth.1/4 cup red bell pepper, 2 teaspoons pickled jalapeno, 2 tablespoons onion, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder, 1/4 teaspoon crystalized lime powder , 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Blend on high for 1 minute or until sauce is smooth and creamy. The puree peppers and onion should be in small pieces that they emulsify into the sauce.
- Place the sauce in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator for the best flavor.
Notes
Storage and Reheating
- Room Temperature: Keep this mayonnaise-based sauce out at room temperature no longer than about 2 hours; for outdoor parties, nest the jar in a bowl of ice to keep it cool.
- Fridge: Store Baja sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 3 to 5 days, stirring or shaking before each use so any settled spices mix back in.
- Freezer: Do not freeze this sauce, because mayo-based sauces separate and turn watery once thawed. It is best to make a fresh batch when needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
