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Chipotle Lime Sauce


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  • Author: Tara Smithson
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This Chipotle Lime Sauce is the most incredible sauce bursting with Mexican flavors and it only takes 5 minutes to make! This sauce makes the best topping for burgers and sandwiches or use it as a dip for fries, onion rings, or even veggies.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup of mayonnaise ( I prefer Hellman's)
  • 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (2 peppers will be spicy. You can always start with 1 and add in 1 extra after tasting)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Add mayonnaise, adobo pepper(s), garlic clove, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, paprika, and salt into an immersion blender container or food processor. You can use a blender if you don't have either of these.
  2. Blend until entirely smooth in texture. 
  3. Give it a taste. If it isn't spicy enough, add in one more chipotle pepper and blend again. If it is too spicy, add in another 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to balance out the heat. 

Notes

Enjoy this sauce spread on a burger or sandwich or drizzle over anything fried! 

If you don't have an immersion blender, use a food processor or a regular blender.

Adjust the spice level accordingly. I suggest starting with just one pepper, then adding to taste. You can always add spice, but it's harder to take it away. 

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: sauce
  • Method: blended
  • Cuisine: Mexican