Description
Spicy and creamy jalapeño mayo elevates ordinary sandwiches and snacks with its zesty Mexican-inspired kick. Rich, tangy condiment blends fresh jalapeños, mayo, and lime for a bold flavor that adds instant excitement to your culinary creations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 jalapeno peppers
- 1 clove garlic
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Seasoning:
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Carefully remove seeds and inner membranes from jalapeños using a sharp paring knife, preserving the option to include seeds for increased spiciness.
- Pulse jalapeños in a mini food processor until finely chopped, alternatively use a sharp knife to mince into tiny uniform pieces.
- Transfer chopped jalapeños into a mixing bowl and incorporate mayonnaise, sour cream, freshly squeezed lime juice, dried oregano, and kosher salt.
- Blend ingredients thoroughly until achieving a creamy, uniform consistency with visible green jalapeño specks throughout.
- Sample the sauce and calibrate flavors by adding additional lime juice for brightness, salt for depth, or reserved jalapeño seeds to amplify heat intensity.
- Transfer finished jalapeño mayo into a sealed glass container and refrigerate for optimal flavor melding, ideally allowing 30 minutes resting time before serving.
- Store refrigerated for up to 5 days, ensuring freshness and vibrant flavor profile.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adding or removing jalapeno seeds, creating a personalized spice experience.
- Slice jalapenos carefully with gloves to prevent skin irritation from capsaicin oils.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-rich alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg