Cilantro Lime Crema

Name: Cilantro Lime Crema
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (240 g) plain Greek yogurt; ½ cup (120 g) mayonnaise; ¼ cup (60 ml) water; 2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice; ¼ cup (4 g) chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation info

Makes about
2 cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Barbacoa

By Brandon Hurtado

Published 2025

About

Greek yogurt isn’t traditional when it comes to Tex-Mex cuisine, or barbecue for that matter, but not much of what I do is traditional. This crema is the perfect accompaniment for nachos, but can even be used on elotes with queso fresco.

Ingredients

1 cup (240 g) plain Greek yogurt
½ cup (120

Americas
United States
Mexico
Sauce
Side dish
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Texas

Method

In a food processor or blender, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, water, garlic, lime juice and zest, and salt. Blend for 4 to 5 seconds, or until smooth.
Add the cilantro and pulse 3 to 4 times until the crema is smooth and creamy.
Serve immediately. Keep leftovers refrigerated, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days.