Cilantro lime sauce for fish tacos is good and easy to throw together. A must on your air fryer fish tacos with cabbage to take them from good to out of this world great. Plus a kitchen hack on how to serve it too when company comes over!

We will start by saying we LOVE easy fish recipes. We have it at least once a week in one form or fashion, and haven't found one that doesn't please our pallet. Let us show you our favorite cilantro lime sauce for fish tacos and what fillets we love to pair with it! (previously sponsored by Gortons fish, originally published 3/18, affiliate links present)

Cilantro Lime Sauce for Tacos

Oh yeah….and we will show you how to make air fryer taco shells or a taco bowl too, now that's a fun way to serve it! Ok, so first of all remember when we said we look for EASY meals we can whip together…..let's explore that for a second.

You can opt to buy the purple cabbage, regular cabbage, cilantro, etcetera and make your own red cabbage coleslaw to fill your fish tacos but seriously we don't. It doesn't make sense when you can find a bag of all of that in a bag where the bagged salads are and whip up your own dressing, or buy a bottle.

Next we grab some Gorton's Gourmet Fillets in the freezer section. Remember we're going for tasty and EASY. You can bake as is or slice diagonally so it cooks faster.

We have bought Gorton's beer battered and good ol' fashioned air fryer fish sticks for years but now they have extra large fillets of cod now that have no MSG, no artificial flavors and taste good! You can even make our air fryer fish and chips if you are in a real hurry!

Want to go healthier?? We have instructions on how to cook air fryer frozen fish that is not breaded at all for you. Air fryer shrimp no breading is a nice option too if you want to make “fancier” shrimp tacos.

Ingredient notes

Some sour creamwe do not recommend using low fat anything y'all
- for lower fat we would use plain greek yogurt instead
We like Best Foods mayonnaise vs. Miracle Whip
Fresh lime juice is a must, or lemon juice works too
1/2 tsp oregano for sure
Chili powder if you want a bit of spice, or a dash or hot sauce is great too
3/4 tsp dill We love but optional
Salt and optional pepper for seasonings
2 tbsp cilantro chopped is needed for the prime ingredient
1 roasted jalapenos in oven diced, if you want a kick of heat

As long as you have all your add ins diced up nice and small we do not think a food processor is necessary at all. Taste at the end and adjust seasonings as you wish before serving. This even works when cooking frozen fish in the oven. Brush some on to keep it moist and give it flavor. Or on our Instant Pot fish tacos is great.

Now if we are serving this empenada dipping sauce when people are coming over we have a little kitchen hack that makes it present well. Serve your sauce inside a hollowed out head of cabbage!

Of course it does, and it is always a conversation piece when people come over. Serve it with any variety really.
Follow how long to cook Cod steps to keep it flaky and moist, on top of your mustard sauce with salmon, tilapia air fryer mahi mahithe list goes on and on.

Buy a few heads and serve your coleslaw in another, diced tomatoes in another, use it for all your toppings that are cold on your serving table.

A plate with two fish tacos topped with cabbage and cilantro lime sauce is on a colorful placemat. Ingredients and a drink in a jar are in the background. Text reads Perfectly Simple Fish Tacos.

How to Make Cilantro Lime Sauce

Add all ingredients in a bowl.
Whisk together until smooth
Can garnish with some fresh dill or cilantro on top
If you want to make a great presentation hollow out the top of a head of cabbage and serve it inside like the picture below.

There are a few optional ingredients for your sauce because of course some people like a bit of spice and some don't want it spicy at all. In the end it is a EASY white fish taco sauce recipe that our family loves. If you are loving this recipe too you could make a larger batch and save.

How to save leftover sauce with mayonnaise

If sealed in a container this white sauce will stay well in your fridge for a few days. Great for your leftover favorite fish tacos served the next day because it will bring moisture and added flavor once you reheat it up. We would not add to the top until your protein is heated unless you don't mind that it will be warmed too. Jump to recipe and get started.

Cilantro Lime Sauce Recipe

By Cilantro Lime fish taco sauce recipe that's easy to throw together. A great kitchen hack on how to serve it too when company comes over! Prep: 10 minutes minsTotal: 10 minutes minsServings: 12 Save Recipe Saved! Pin Recipe Comment Print Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c sour cream
1/2 c mayonnaise
1/2 lime
1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp chili powder, if you want a bit of spice
3/4 tsp dill
1/4 tsp salt, optional
2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno, diced, if you want more spice

Instructions

Add all ingredients in a bowl. If you want to make a great presentation hollow out the top of a head of cabbage and serve it inside like the picture below.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Entree, Main CourseCuisine: American Tried this recipe?Mention @thetypical_mom or tag #thetypicalmom! What are some variations of cilantro lime sauce?

1. You could add avocado to the creamy fish sauce for a creamier texture2. Add a splash of hot sauce for a bit of heat3. Some like to add a squeeze of orange juice for a citrusy flavor

What are some tips for making fish taco sauce?

1. Use fresh cilantro for the best flavor.2. Lime juice should be freshly squeezed.3. Taste the white fish sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings to your liking.