Best 7 Avocado Lime Crema Recipes

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Avocado lime crema is a creamy, tangy, and versatile sauce that can be used to enhance the taste of various dishes. It is commonly served as a topping for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and other Mexican-inspired dishes. Made with fresh avocados, lime juice, cilantro, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and spices, this sauce is not only delicious but also packed with healthy fats and nutrients. The combination of creamy avocado, tangy lime, and aromatic cilantro creates a well-balanced flavor profile that complements a wide range of dishes. In this article, we will explore various recipes for avocado lime crema, providing you with a selection of flavor combinations and techniques to suit your taste preferences.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHILI LIME BAKED TILAPIA WITH AVOCADO CREMA RECIPE BY TASTY



Chili Lime Baked Tilapia With Avocado Crema Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: tilapia fillet, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, lime juice, olive oil, avocado, fresh cilantro, salt, black pepper, lime juice, yogurt

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb tilapia fillet
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice, about 1 lime
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 avocado
½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice, about 1 lime
¼ cup yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper, and olive oil with the lime juice.
  • Using a basting brush, generously coat each side of the tilapia fillet with the marinade.
  • Bake fish for 12 minutes in a preheated oven until edges begin to crisp and fish is moist and flaky.
  • While fish is baking, prepare the crema.
  • In a blender, combine avocado, cilantro, salt, pepper, lime juice, and yogurt. Blend until mixture is smooth.
  • Serve tilapia topped with avocado crema and freshly chopped cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 62 grams, Sugar 2 grams

AVOCADO LIME CREMA



Avocado Lime Crema image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 avocados
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Zest and juice of 2 limes

Steps:

  • Add the avocados, cilantro, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper and lime zest and juice to a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve as part of a taco bar.

TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN WINGS WITH SPICY AVOCADO CREMA



Tequila-Lime Chicken Wings with Spicy Avocado Crema image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and wing pieces
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons minced red onion (about 1/4 red onion)
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno (about 1/4 large jalapeno)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup tequila blanco
1/4 cup lime juice (2 to 3 limes)
2 tablespoons chipotle hot sauce
1 tablespoon light agave or honey
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Spicy Avocado Crema, recipe follows
3/4 cup crema or sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, stems and leaves
2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1 small clove)
1 small or 1/2 large ripe avocado, cut into cubes (about 3/4 cup cubed avocado)
1/2 large jalapeno, seeded, stemmed and minced (about 2 tablespoons minced)
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the top third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Place the chicken wings on the prepared baking sheet. Toss with 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1 tablespoon of the salt and the black pepper. Bake until the wings are completely cooked through and just beginning to brown, about 25 minutes.
  • While the chicken wings bake, prepare the tequila lime sauce. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the red onion, jalapeno and garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add the cumin and coriander and cook until the spices are toasted and fragrant, an additional 1 minute. Add the tequila, lime juice, hot sauce and agave and bring to a boil. Continue to boil until thickened and slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Melt in the butter and cook the sauce 1 minute more. Remove from the heat.
  • When the wings are cooked through and beginning to brown, remove the baking sheet and turn the oven to the broiler setting. Pour the sauce over the wings, toss to coat and put them back under the broiler to crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Top with the cilantro and serve immediately with the Spicy Avocado Crema.
  • Put the crema, cilantro, lime juice, hot sauce, garlic, avocado and jalapeno in a food processor and process until completely smooth. Season with salt. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve. Can be made 1 day in advance.

SOUTHWEST "CHILI" BURGERS WITH AVOCADO CREMA AND LIME-MARINATED SLAW



Southwest

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

Tom Wickham, Portland, OR
1/4 head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
1 bunch fresh cilantro, leavesfinely chopped
1 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper
1 dried ancho chile and 1 dried pasilla chile, seeded, stemmed, and soaked in warm water for at
least 30 minutes, or 4 tablespoons good-quality ground chile powder
1/2 to 1 minced fresh jalapeno chile pepper
1/4 cup minced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup hearty red wine (like Zinfindel or Cabernet Sauvignon), plus more if needed
2 pounds freshly ground beef (*see cook's note below)
6 tablespoons Chili Rojo, recipe follows
Salt and pepper
2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 jalapeno chile pepper, finely minced, optional
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1 lime, zested
1 lime, juiced
1 large ripe tomato or 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
Salt and pepper
6 (1-ounce) slices sharp Cheddar
6 good-quality soft hamburger buns
1/3 cup of remaining Chili Rojo, recipe follows, mixed with 1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • To make the slaw: mix all the slaw ingredients together. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
  • Prepare charcoal grill for medium-hot direct-heat cooking.
  • To make the Chili Rojo: add all chili ingredients, except extra wine, to a blender or food processor. Puree thoroughly, using extra wine if necessary to make a thick, smooth sauce.
  • To make the burger patties: take 6 tablespoons ground beef and mix with 6 tablespoons Chile Rojo. Make 6 equal hand-formed patties with the remaining ground beef. Place 2 tablespoons of the chile mixture onto the center of each patty. Carefully enclose each patty around the chile mixture to form a ball. Carefully flatten each ball back into a thick patty, keeping the chile mixture inside. Season the patties liberally with salt and pepper.
  • To make the Crema: mash the avocados in a food processor or with a potato masher. Add the rest of the ingredients and fold gently until thoroughly mixed.
  • When the grill is hot, oil the grill rack and cook the burgers over a medium-high flame until done, about 3 minutes per side for medium rare. If the exterior of the patties begins to burn, move them to a cooler side of the grill until the centers have had a chance to cook. Add a slice of cheese to each patty about 1 minute before they are done. Let patties rest off the heat for 1 or 2 minutes after cooking, and meanwhile toast the buns on a cooler side of the grill.
  • To assemble the burgers: spread each bun bottom with a layer of Avocado Crema. Add about 1/3 cup slaw, a patty with melted cheese, then a tablespoon of chili ketchup, and finally the bun top.

SLICED, FRIED AVOCADO WITH SPICY LIME CREMA DIPPING SAUCE



Sliced, Fried Avocado With Spicy Lime Crema Dipping Sauce image

Make and share this Sliced, Fried Avocado With Spicy Lime Crema Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Krystal-Belle

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 32 slices, approx

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 tablespoons hot sauce
4 firm-ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and each sliced into 8 even pieces
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, plus
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups fine yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 teaspoon spice essence, plus more for seasoning, recipe follows
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
lime wedge, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce and avocado slices. Soak for 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, red onion, Serrano pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir to combine. Chill until ready to use.
  • In a medium Dutch oven or deep-fryer, fill oil to a depth of 3 to 4 inches (no more than halfway up the sides of the pan.) Heat oil to 375 degrees F over medium-high heat.
  • Combine cornmeal, flour, Essence, baking powder, and the remaining teaspoon of salt in a shallow dish. Dredge soaked avocado slices in the cornmeal mixture, shaking to remove excess cornmeal.
  • Place avocado slices in the hot oil and fry until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes each side. Using a slotted spoon, remove slices and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Season with additional Essence. Serve immediately with spicy lime crema and garnish with lime wedges.

JAMAICAN CHILLED AVOCADO SOUP WITH FRESH GINGER AND LIME CREMA



JAMAICAN CHILLED AVOCADO SOUP WITH FRESH GINGER AND LIME CREMA image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable

Yield 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

•1/4 cup butter
•1 cup finely chopped onion
•2 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated (about 1 ounce)
•2 large ripe avocados, peeled and mashed
•4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
•1 1/2 cups chicken stock
•1/2 teaspoon black pepper
•1 green onion, finely chopped
•1/2 cup half-and-half
•Salt and freshly grated black pepper
Lime Crema:
•1/4 cup sour cream
•2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
•1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
•1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan and cook the onions for about 4 minutes, until softened. Add the ginger and continue to cook an additional 2 minutes. Add the avocado, lime juice, and chicken stock and whisk to combine. Simmer soup over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes. Add the green onion and transfer the soup to a blender and puree, in batches if necessary, until very smooth. Stir in the half-and-half and salt and pepper, to taste. Chill thoroughly before serving. To make the lime crema, stir together the sour cream, lime juice, garlic, and salt. When the soup has chilled, garnish each portion with a generous dollop of crema.

HONEY LIME SHRIMP TEQUILA TACOS WITH AVOCADO, PURPLE SLAW & CHIPOLTE CREMA RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Honey Lime Shrimp Tequila Tacos With Avocado, Purple Slaw & Chipolte Crema Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-4010

Number Of Ingredients 22

~~ For the honey lime tequila shrimp tacos ~~
2 pounds (454 g) raw shrimps, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
2 tablespoons raw honey
juice of 2 limes + 1 lime
1/2 cup tequila
1 medium onion, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle (optional)
2 avocados, diced
1/2 head of red cabbage, thinly sliced
~~ For the slaw dressing ~~
1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice [about 2-3 limes]
1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
sea salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup light, neutral oil, such as grapeseed
~~ For the chipotle crema ~~
1 cup (250 ml) sour cream or créme fraîche [low fat can be used]
1 to 2 pieces of chipotle chiles in adobo sauce [canned]
~~ For assembly ~~
12 - 15 homemade or store-bought good quality yellow or white corn tortilla
a handful of cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Wash, peel, devein, and dry raw shrimps. Season with salt. 2. In a bowl, combine honey, lime juice, tequila, onion, cumin, and chipotle powder (if using). Mix well and toss shrimps in marinade. Chill 4 hours up to 12 hours in the refrigerator. 3. Heat grill to 400 F (205 C). Make sure to oil the grilles well. Skewer shrimps in soaked wooden sticks (this will make it easier to handle on a grill). Grill shrimps until bright or just opaque, about 2 minutes each side. Flip the shrimp skewers and cook for another 2 minutes or until they turn bright orange. Alternatively, you can also pan fry the shrimps. Set cooked shrimps aside. 4. Dice the avocados and squeeze juice from the remaining 1 lime. Thinly slice the red cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandolin. To make the dressing for the red cabbage slaw, put the lime juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, pepper and oil in a jar or bowl. Whisk vigourously until it emulsifies. Toss the red cabbage with the lime vinaigrette. Set aside. 5. Meanwhile, to make the chipotle crema, place the chipotles in the bowl of the food processor and give it a good whirl until it is smooth. Stir in the sour cream or créme fraîche, mixing well until the colour is even. Transfer chipotle crema in a squeeze bottle. 6. To assemble the tacos, heat tortilla in a dry pan, about 1 minute per side or until lightly browned or charred. Wrap tortilla in a cloth to prevent from drying out. Set aside, covered. 7. Place some diced avocados in the middle of the tortilla, followed by the red cabbage slaw. Remove skewers from shrimps and pile on the taco. Drizzle with the chipotle crema and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use ripe avocados: Ripe avocados are creamier and have a richer flavor. Make sure the avocados are slightly soft when you press them gently.
  • Use fresh lime juice: Fresh lime juice adds a bright, tangy flavor to the crema. Avoid using bottled lime juice, as it can have a bitter taste.
  • Add spices and herbs to taste: You can add a variety of spices and herbs to the crema to customize the flavor. Some popular options include cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder.
  • Use a blender or food processor: A blender or food processor will help you create a smooth and creamy crema. If you don't have a blender or food processor, you can mash the avocados by hand, but it will take a little longer.
  • Serve the crema immediately or store it in the refrigerator: The crema is best served immediately, but you can also store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Avocado lime crema is a versatile sauce that can be used to add flavor and richness to a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be customized to your taste. Whether you are using it as a dip for chips, a dressing for tacos, or a topping for grilled fish, avocado lime crema is sure to be a hit.

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