Originally I developed this creamy avocado sauce a few years ago while searching for the ideal rich, flavorful topping for pan-seared salmon. After many experiments, I landed on a light but deeply flavored sauce that we keep coming back to.
Creamy avocado sauce is a versatile and delicious fish taco sauce made with avocado, fresh basil, olive oil, cream, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. The avocado lends a fresh, buttery texture, while basil, lemon, and garlic add bright, aromatic flavor.
What to Put It on
This avocado sauce works beautifully on fish tacos and pairs well with a variety of proteins and dishes. Here are some favorites:
- Blackened fish tacos
- Shrimp tacos
- Sesame beef tacos
- Pan-seared salmon
How to Make Creamy Avocado Sauce
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more cream, a splash of water, or additional olive oil to reach your desired consistency. For fish tacos, a slightly thinner sauce makes it easier to drizzle.
If you don’t have a full-size blender, a single-serve unit such as a Ninja or NutriBullet works well.
Creamy Avocado Fish Taco Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado, halved, seeded and peeled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- half a lemon, juice squeezed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup light cream or half & half
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Place the avocado, basil, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and cream in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. If needed, add additional cream or olive oil to thin the sauce to your preferred consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.