Best 3 Chili Lime Cream Sauce Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary adventure that merges the fiery heat of chili with the refreshing tang of lime, creating a symphony of flavors in the form of a delectable chili lime cream sauce. This versatile sauce promises to transform ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary creations, adding a vibrant kick to your favorite meals. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect chili lime cream sauce, offering tips and tricks to achieve a balance of flavors that will leave you craving more.

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SHRIMP CAKES WITH CHILI-LIME CREAM SAUCE



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A quick and easy Shrimp Cakes recipe with Chili-Lime Cream Sauce.

Categories     Food Processor     Mustard     Onion     Pepper     Appetizer     Fry     Shrimp     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 uncooked large shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled, deveined
1 large egg
1 green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of ground black pepper
2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
2 tablespoons (or more) peanut oil
Chili-Lime Cream Sauce

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop shrimp in processor. Add egg, green onion, lemon juice, mustard, cilantro, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Blend in using on/off turns. Add 1 cup panko and blend in using on/off turns. Form mixture into twelve 3-inch-diameter cakes. Roll cakes in remaining 1 cup panko; transfer to waxed-paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate 10 minutes. (Can be made up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry cakes until cooked through and golden brown on both sides, adding more oil to skillet as needed, about 6 minutes.
  • Spoon 3 tablespoons Chili-Lime Cream Sauce onto each of 6 plates. Place 2 shrimp cakes on each and serve immediately.

CHILI-LIME CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Milk/Cream     Ginger     Pepper     Quick & Easy     Lime     White Wine     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/3 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce*
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in heavy small saucepan. Boil over high heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add cream and boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Mix in chili-garlic sauce. Add butter, 1 piece at a time, whisking just until melted before adding next piece.
  • *Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.

SHRIMP CAKES WITH CHILI-LIME CREAM SAUCE



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This is from Bon Appetit Sept 2005. Restaurant request from Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Maui.

Provided by Little Suzy Homemak

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

16 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined (about 1 pound)
1 large egg
1 green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 cups panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
2 tablespoons peanut oil (or more)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
1/3 cup cream
2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • To make the Cakes: Coarsely chop shrimp in processor. Add egg, green onion, lemon juice, mustard, cilantro, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Blend in using on/off turns. Add 1 cup panko and blend in using on/off turns. Form mixture into twelve 3-inch-diameter cakes. Roll cakes in remaining 1 cup panko; transfer to waxed-paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate 10 minutes. (Can be made up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
  • Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry cakes until cooked through and golden brown on both sides, adding more oil to skillet as needed, about 6 minutes.
  • Spoon 3 tablespoons Chili-Lime Cream Sauce onto each of 6 plates. Place 2 shrimp cakes on each and serve immediately.
  • Market tip: Unseasoned Japanese breadcrumbs called panko, give these shrimp cakes a light, crispy coating. Dry white breadcrumbs make a good substitute. Panko is available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.
  • For the sauce: Combine first 4 ingredients in heavy small saucepan. Boil over high heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add cream and boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Mix in chili-garlic sauce. Add butter, 1 piece at a time, whisking just until melted before adding next piece.
  • *Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.3, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 102.9, Sodium 543.4, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 10.4

Tips:

  • For a spicier sauce, use more chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • For a creamier sauce, use more heavy cream or sour cream.
  • For a tangier sauce, use more lime juice.
  • To make the sauce ahead of time, simply whisk all of the ingredients together and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • When you're ready to serve, simply reheat the sauce over low heat until warmed through.
  • This sauce is perfect for serving with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp.
  • It can also be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables or chips.

Conclusion:

This chili lime cream sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meal, give this chili lime cream sauce a try.

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