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Spicy Fish Taco Sauce is quick, easy, and the perfect way to add a little, creamy, tangy kick to fish tacos or sandwiches. It makes a wonderful fry sauce as well.
Have you ever had Mahi Mahi or baja fish tacos? They are one of my favorite seafood dishes. Quick, simple and fresh.
I love the meatiness of the fish, the soft tortillas, the crisp coleslaw, and best of all this spicy fish taco sauce.
It can be difficult to find the right fish taco sauce. However, this taco sauce recipe with mayo adds a tangy kick of lemon to cut through any meaty white fish.
We made this fish taco sauce without sour cream, but you could easily substitute a little sour cream for some of the mayonnaise if you’d like.
We also have a homemade dill sauce and homemade tartar sauce if this type of spicy fish taco sauce isn’t what you’re looking for!
Mix the Ingredients
First, in a large mixing bowl, add the mayo, lemon juice, and all the spices.
Next, use a fork or a whisk to whip the ingredients together.
Last, serve the creamy fish taco sauce immediately on your favorite fish tacos, fish sandwich, beer battered fish, crab cakes, crab rolls, or even as a dipping sauce for French fries.
It only takes about 5-10 minutes to make and you’re done! It will last about 3-4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If you like this condiment, try our remoulade sauce.
Tips For Making Fish Taco Sauce
- As it’s stored in your fridge, the flavors will become more intense.
- Use this sauce on Fiesta Fridays to create delicious Baja fish tacos.
- This spicy fish taco sauce pairs well with this vinegar lime slaw that we like to use as a topping for tacos.
Need a sauce or dressing for a special dish? Give one of these a try!
- Parmesan Caesar Dressing
- Orange Cranberry Sauce
- Citrus Vinaigrette
- Creamy Southwest Dressing
- Chipotle Cream Sauce
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5 Minute Fish Taco Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon dill
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl.
- Keep cold in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Becky says
I made this sauce to go with tilapia fish tacos. It was awesome!!! The whole family loved it. I didn’t put old bay seasoning because it was out of stock at the store but the sauce was still great without it. Thanks for sharing!!
John says
Thank you, Becky! We’re glad you and your family loved the sauce. If you decide to make it again and the store is out of Old Bay seasoning, you could add 1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt in place the Old Bay. Thank you again for coming back to comment on and rate the recipe card. Kim and I hope you have a lovely day 🙂
Mary Tognazzini says
RECIPES ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS THEIR SPICES. CAN YOU SAY WHAT BRAND SPICES YOU USE. THEIR ARE SO MANY TO CHOOSE CAN’T WAIT TO TRY THIS. THANK YOU
John says
Good Morning Mary, unfortunately, I can’t recommend a brand with confidence. Because, spice brands can have regional availability. When I developed that recipe, I lived in Southern Florida. So, I used a brand called Badia. It was affordable and tasted good. Since we’ve moved, we don’t have Badia in our new city. So, we use McCormick, Spice Island, and other imported brands when needed (using Amazon).
What I recommend is using a brand YOU trust and tastes good to you. I understand it might not seem like the best advice; however, hear me out. You know what you like (what tastes good to you) so, you’re the best person to pick out a spice brand.
The important thing is that my recipe gives you the blueprints (main components), the mayo (fat), the lemon juice (acid), and blend of seasonings. The only spice brand listed is Old Bay and that’s because they use a unique blend of seasonings in their product that pulls everything together. In closing, I hope this information helps. Thank you for asking your question, Kim and I hope you have a lovely day 🙂
Lindi says
Would this sauce be good on shrimp tacos as well?
John says
Absolutely, this sauce will work. Or, we also have a key lime sauce for shrimp as well. Have a lovely day 🙂
Joline says
Love it. I did use 1/2 sour cream in place of half of the mayo. Great recipe! Thank you for posting it!
Kimberly says
Hi Joline!
Thanks so much for giving it a try! Using 1/2 sour cream is a great idea. We’re glad you enjoyed the taco sauce and stopped by to leave feedback. Have a great weekend!
Ben Myhre says
This sauce looks great! Make some fish tacos so I can serve up this excellent sauce!
John says
Thank you, Ben! Kim and I hope you enjoy the sauce 🙂
Monica | Nourish & Fete says
Oh my, this is definitely happening in my house! I’ve been wanting to change up our fish taco routine a little, and this absolutely nails it – such great flavors!
John says
Thank you, Monica! Kim and I know what you mean, sometimes you have to change things up a bit. Enjoy the sauce 🙂
Katie Crenshaw | A Fork's Tale says
I love me some fish tacos and this sauce looks wicked good!!! The flavor combinations look perfect. Can’t wait to try this yummy recipe.
John says
Thank you, Katie1 Us too, Kim and I hope you enjoy the sauce. 🙂
Rachel says
I’m so not ready for Cinco de Mayo to be over! I think I’m going to keep the party going this week by making up some tacos that are slathered in this flavorful sauce!
John says
Thank you, Rachel! We hope you make it last and wish you a wonderful week. 🙂
Jessica (swanky recipes) says
Omgosh, I wish I had this with my tacos last week. We have a street food truck park in New Orleans and they are totally missing this creamy sauce. Wish I had this sooner!
John says
Thank you, Jessica! Kim and I hope you enjoy the sauce the next time you eat the tacos 🙂
Michelle says
What a great combination of flavours, I love fish tacos and make them regularly for my family so this would go down a treat in my house.
John says
Thank you, Michelle! We hope you decide to make it sometime for your family 🙂
Jennifer says
Love the spices you used for this sauce! I’m not a big mayo fan so i’ll swap it out for Greek yogurt instead. Can’t wait to try it. Also, Fiesta Friday’s?! I’ve never heard of that but I like it better then taco Tuesday’s!
John says
Thank you, Jennifer! LOL, it was kind of an “on-the-fly,” label for Fridays. Besides, it seems like Taco Tuesday restricts you to just tacos, why not celebrate all things Tex-Mex? Have a great day 🙂
lauren says
Fish tacos are my #1 craving right now. So light and fresh and great for hot, humid nights. As much as I love tacos, I am ALL about condiments. If there’s not some sort of sauce on my taco it’s disappointing. Can’t wait to try this new sauce on Tuesday!
John says
Thank you, Lauren! Kim and I hope you enjoy the sauce. 🙂
Madi says
This sauce looks so addicting! I can’t wait to try it!
John says
Thank you, Madi! We hope you enjoy it 🙂
Anne Murphy says
I like the combination of spices! That would be a nice sauce with any mild white fish.
Kimberly says
Thanks, Anne! You’re absolutely right. This sauce pairs well with a white fish. Mahi Mahi is one of my favorites. 🙂