Delight your taste buds with our creamy Avocado Crema, a versatile dip or sauce that adds a burst of flavor to any dish. This vibrant green condiment is made with fresh avocado, tangy lime juice, and a blend of zesty cilantro, cumin, and garlic. Its smooth texture and creamy consistency make it perfect for drizzling over tacos, burritos, and nachos. You can also use it as a dip for chips, vegetables, or spread it on sandwiches and burgers. This recipe offers three variations to suit your preferences – a classic Avocado Crema, a spicy Chipotle Avocado Crema with a hint of heat, and a refreshing Tomatillo Avocado Crema with a tangy twist. Each variation is easy to make and can be customized to your desired level of spiciness and flavor. Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a quick and flavorful addition to your meals, our Avocado Crema is sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your senses.
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CHILI LIME BAKED TILAPIA WITH AVOCADO CREMA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: tilapia fillet, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, lime juice, olive oil, avocado, fresh cilantro, salt, black pepper, lime juice, yogurt
Provided by Jordan Kenna
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
- In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper, and olive oil with the lime juice.
- Using a basting brush, generously coat each side of the tilapia fillet with the marinade.
- Bake fish for 12 minutes in a preheated oven until edges begin to crisp and fish is moist and flaky.
- While fish is baking, prepare the crema.
- In a blender, combine avocado, cilantro, salt, pepper, lime juice, and yogurt. Blend until mixture is smooth.
- Serve tilapia topped with avocado crema and freshly chopped cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 62 grams, Sugar 2 grams
LAMB AND BLACK BEAN CHILI WITH CUMIN CREMA, RED ONION RELISH, AVOCADO RELISH AND NATIVE AMERICAN FRY BREAD
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the lamb, in batches, season with salt and pepper, and cook until seared and browned on all sides. Remove the lamb to a plate with a slotted spoon.
- Add the onion to the pan and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, chipotle, and spices. Return the lamb to the pan, add the stock and beer; cover and cook at a simmer for over medium heat, about 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender and the mixture has thickened. After 30 minutes, check seasoning and add honey. During the last 15 minutes, add the cinnamon and cooked beans. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Ladle into bowls and top with a large dollop of Cumin Crema, Avocado Relish, and Red Onion Relish. Serve with fry bread on the side.
- Whisk together ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the onions, garlic, and chile to the pan and cook until soft. Add the lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine avocado, red onion, cilantro, chiles, lime juice, and salt and pepper. Fold until incorporated.
- Combine flour, baking powder, milk powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut the shortening in until the mixture is crumbly. Add the water and mix until the dough comes together. Place on a lightly floured surface and knead lightly until smooth. Cover with a dishcloth and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Heat the oil in a large high-sided saute pan until it reaches 350 degrees F.
- Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece out into a 4-inch circle. Fry the bread in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Remove to a sheet pan lined with paper towels and season with salt.
CAULIFLOWER TACOS WITH AVOCADO CREMA
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Toss together the red and green cabbage with the juice of 1 lime. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, chipotle puree, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of pepper. Toss the cauliflower florets in the spice mixture until well coated. Place in a singe layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until well browned, 20 to 25 minutes. While the cauliflower roasts, make the avocado crema.
- Place the avocado, chopped cilantro and the juice of the remaining lime in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and use a fork to mash until the mixture is smooth.
- Heat the tortillas by placing in a dry pan over medium heat for a few seconds, until soft and pliable. Place a few cauliflower florets in each tortilla. Drizzle with the avocado crema and top with the cilantro leaves, cabbage and radishes. Add hot sauce, if desired.
- Put on a platter and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro leaves.
AVOCADO CREMA
Delicious avocado crema. Nothing but simple, fresh flavors that combine into a bright and refreshing dipping sauce or spread that you will want to put on everything.
Provided by Chef Rock
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine lime juice, cilantro, garlic, avocado, crema, olive oil, salt, and pepper, in that order, in a blender. Blend until mixture is smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 168.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
AVOCADO LIME CREMA
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 5m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add the avocados, cilantro, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper and lime zest and juice to a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve as part of a taco bar.
CHICKEN TACOS WITH ROASTED PINEAPPLE SALSA AND AVOCADO CREMA
These tacos are great any night of the week, not just Tuesday.
Provided by Wolf Gourmet
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat Wolf Gourmet Countertop Oven to Convection/Roast 450°F. Line the Wolf Gourmet baking pan with parchment paper. Coat pineapple in olive oil and arrange on baking sheet. Roast until tender and juices begin to release, 15-20 minutes. Let cool.
- Using a Wolf Gourmet High-Performance Blender, combine avocado, sour cream, and freshly grated lime zest and juice from one lime. Purée to a smooth crema.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to the pan and carefully swirl to coat. Arrange chicken in a single layer in the pan and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, 10-12 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let sit five minutes before slicing.
- Chop roasted pineapple into small pieces. In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, cucumber, onion, and jalapeño. Season to taste with lime juice and salt. Serve with chicken tacos and avocado crema.
SHRIMP COCKTAIL BAR: CLASSIC COCKTAIL SAUCE, AVOCADO CREMA, REMOULADE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h25m
Yield 50 to 60 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the remoulade: Stir together the mayonnaise, hot sauce, parsley, capers, chile powder, garlic, lemon juice and green onions in a bowl (or for a smoother remoulade, whizz in a food processor). Chill thoroughly before serving.
- For the classic cocktail sauce: Stir the ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire and some salt and pepper together in a bowl. Chill before serving.
- For the avocado crema: Put the yogurt, cilantro, avocados, lime juice and some salt in a food processor and mix until completely smooth. Gradually add the milk and keep blending until the desired consistency is reached. (You can add more or less milk as desired.)
- Arrange the shrimp on a large platter over ice, and serve with separate ramekins of the avocado crema, remoulade and classic cocktail sauce and lemon wedges to garnish.
TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN WINGS WITH SPICY AVOCADO CREMA
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the top third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Place the chicken wings on the prepared baking sheet. Toss with 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1 tablespoon of the salt and the black pepper. Bake until the wings are completely cooked through and just beginning to brown, about 25 minutes.
- While the chicken wings bake, prepare the tequila lime sauce. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the red onion, jalapeno and garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add the cumin and coriander and cook until the spices are toasted and fragrant, an additional 1 minute. Add the tequila, lime juice, hot sauce and agave and bring to a boil. Continue to boil until thickened and slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Melt in the butter and cook the sauce 1 minute more. Remove from the heat.
- When the wings are cooked through and beginning to brown, remove the baking sheet and turn the oven to the broiler setting. Pour the sauce over the wings, toss to coat and put them back under the broiler to crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Top with the cilantro and serve immediately with the Spicy Avocado Crema.
- Put the crema, cilantro, lime juice, hot sauce, garlic, avocado and jalapeno in a food processor and process until completely smooth. Season with salt. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve. Can be made 1 day in advance.
SLOPPY JOSE WITH CHORIZO, CHARRED POBLANOS AND AVOCADO CREMA
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the avocado crema: Place the cilantro, sour cream, avocado, lime zest and juice in a food processor and run until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and reserve, covered with plastic wrap pressed directly on top to keep from browning.
- For the filling: Preheat a heavy-bottomed 12-inch skillet over high heat, and then add in the oil. Add the poblano peppers, season with cumin, salt and pepper and toss to coat. Saute until the peppers are slightly soft and blistered, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chorizo and cook over medium heat, breaking up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook the chorizo until well browned and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. If your chorizo has extra fat you can drain it on a paper-towel-lined plate to remove excess fat and then add the chorizo back to the pan along with the salsa. If your chorizo doesn't have that much fat, just add in your salsa and keep the party going. Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- For the sandwich build: Slice, butter and toast each of the rolls until golden brown and crusty.
- Sprinkle some cheese on the bottom bun, and then a hefty spoonful of the hot chorizo. On top of the chorizo place some poblanos. Smear the top bun with lots of avocado crema and serve 'em up.
BEEF AND BLACK BEAN CHILI WITH TOASTED CUMIN CREMA AND AVOCADO RELISH
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, and saute until browned on all sides. Transfer the meat to a plate and remove all but 3 tablespoons of the fat from the pan. Add the onions to the pan and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the ancho powder, pasilla powder, and cumin and cook an additional 2 minutes. Add the beer and cook until completely reduced. Return the beef to the pot, add the chicken stock, tomatoes, chipotle puree, and honey, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pan, and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the beans and continue cooking for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the lime juice, and adjust seasonings. Serve with a dollop of Toasted Cumin Crema and Avocado Relish TOASTED CUMIN CREMA Place the cumin in a small saute pan over medium heat. Toast until lightly golden brown. Place in a small bowl. Stir in the crema and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place in a squeeze bottle AVOCADO RELISH Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper
SOUTHWEST "CHILI" BURGERS WITH AVOCADO CREMA AND LIME-MARINATED SLAW
Steps:
- To make the slaw: mix all the slaw ingredients together. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Prepare charcoal grill for medium-hot direct-heat cooking.
- To make the Chili Rojo: add all chili ingredients, except extra wine, to a blender or food processor. Puree thoroughly, using extra wine if necessary to make a thick, smooth sauce.
- To make the burger patties: take 6 tablespoons ground beef and mix with 6 tablespoons Chile Rojo. Make 6 equal hand-formed patties with the remaining ground beef. Place 2 tablespoons of the chile mixture onto the center of each patty. Carefully enclose each patty around the chile mixture to form a ball. Carefully flatten each ball back into a thick patty, keeping the chile mixture inside. Season the patties liberally with salt and pepper.
- To make the Crema: mash the avocados in a food processor or with a potato masher. Add the rest of the ingredients and fold gently until thoroughly mixed.
- When the grill is hot, oil the grill rack and cook the burgers over a medium-high flame until done, about 3 minutes per side for medium rare. If the exterior of the patties begins to burn, move them to a cooler side of the grill until the centers have had a chance to cook. Add a slice of cheese to each patty about 1 minute before they are done. Let patties rest off the heat for 1 or 2 minutes after cooking, and meanwhile toast the buns on a cooler side of the grill.
- To assemble the burgers: spread each bun bottom with a layer of Avocado Crema. Add about 1/3 cup slaw, a patty with melted cheese, then a tablespoon of chili ketchup, and finally the bun top.
SHRIMP AND SCALLOP CEVICHE WITH AVOCADO CREMA
Steps:
- Place first five ingredients in a glass or ceramic bowl (metal will react with the acidity of the lime). Refrigerate at least 16 hours, turning shrimp and scallops once or twice during that time to evenly distribute marinade. Before serving, prepare the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. Mix thoroughly with marinated seafood and serve with a squeeze of avocado crema (see recipe below). *To seed a tomato, cut it in half crosswise, then gently squeeze each half, twisting your hand in a clockwise/ counterclockwise motion. Remove avocadoes from their skins, discarding pits. Place avocadoes into a blender. Add the lemon/lime juice and sea salt. Whir mixture until puréed, stopping the blender if necessary to rearrange contents for a complete purée. Place ceviche in individual chilled wine goblets or glass bowls. Squeeze a dollop of crema over each serving using a pastry bag, or fill a plastic bag with avocado crema, snip a corner tip of the bag, and use as you would a pastry bag.
SLICED, FRIED AVOCADO WITH SPICY LIME CREMA DIPPING SAUCE
Make and share this Sliced, Fried Avocado With Spicy Lime Crema Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Krystal-Belle
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h5m
Yield 32 slices, approx
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce and avocado slices. Soak for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, red onion, Serrano pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir to combine. Chill until ready to use.
- In a medium Dutch oven or deep-fryer, fill oil to a depth of 3 to 4 inches (no more than halfway up the sides of the pan.) Heat oil to 375 degrees F over medium-high heat.
- Combine cornmeal, flour, Essence, baking powder, and the remaining teaspoon of salt in a shallow dish. Dredge soaked avocado slices in the cornmeal mixture, shaking to remove excess cornmeal.
- Place avocado slices in the hot oil and fry until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes each side. Using a slotted spoon, remove slices and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Season with additional Essence. Serve immediately with spicy lime crema and garnish with lime wedges.
CREMA DE AGUACATE -- CREAM OF AVOCADO SOUP (SOUTH AMERICA)
This recipe comes from the 2003 cookbook, The South American Table. Preparation time does not include the chilling & refrigeration time throughout the making of this recipe.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Fruit
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a heavy 2-quart saucepan mix together the chicken broth, half-and-half, onion, salt, white pepper & hot pepper sauce.
- Several hours before serving, peel the avocado, then pit & cut it into 1-inch pieces. Place in a medium, nonreactive bowl. sprinkle with lemon juice, then cover with plastic wrap & refrigerate until ready to use.
- Just before serving, put 1/4 cup of the chicken broth mixture in a blender.
- Bring the rest of the broth mixture to a boil in the 2-quart saucepan, then reduce heat to low.
- Add avocado to the blender & process until smooth, then pass this mixture through a coarse-mesh sieve.
- Add the sieved avocado mixture to the simmering broth & heat, BUT DO NOT LET IT COME TO A BOIL. Salt to taste.
- Serve immediately with croutons (if using) on the side, or make it several hours ahead of time, cover with plastic wrap & let it cool, then chill completely before serving.
HONEY LIME SHRIMP TEQUILA TACOS WITH AVOCADO, PURPLE SLAW & CHIPOLTE CREMA RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by á-4010
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- 1. Wash, peel, devein, and dry raw shrimps. Season with salt. 2. In a bowl, combine honey, lime juice, tequila, onion, cumin, and chipotle powder (if using). Mix well and toss shrimps in marinade. Chill 4 hours up to 12 hours in the refrigerator. 3. Heat grill to 400 F (205 C). Make sure to oil the grilles well. Skewer shrimps in soaked wooden sticks (this will make it easier to handle on a grill). Grill shrimps until bright or just opaque, about 2 minutes each side. Flip the shrimp skewers and cook for another 2 minutes or until they turn bright orange. Alternatively, you can also pan fry the shrimps. Set cooked shrimps aside. 4. Dice the avocados and squeeze juice from the remaining 1 lime. Thinly slice the red cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandolin. To make the dressing for the red cabbage slaw, put the lime juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, pepper and oil in a jar or bowl. Whisk vigourously until it emulsifies. Toss the red cabbage with the lime vinaigrette. Set aside. 5. Meanwhile, to make the chipotle crema, place the chipotles in the bowl of the food processor and give it a good whirl until it is smooth. Stir in the sour cream or créme fraîche, mixing well until the colour is even. Transfer chipotle crema in a squeeze bottle. 6. To assemble the tacos, heat tortilla in a dry pan, about 1 minute per side or until lightly browned or charred. Wrap tortilla in a cloth to prevent from drying out. Set aside, covered. 7. Place some diced avocados in the middle of the tortilla, followed by the red cabbage slaw. Remove skewers from shrimps and pile on the taco. Drizzle with the chipotle crema and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.
JAMAICAN CHILLED AVOCADO SOUP WITH FRESH GINGER AND LIME CREMA
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and cook the onions for about 4 minutes, until softened. Add the ginger and continue to cook an additional 2 minutes. Add the avocado, lime juice, and chicken stock and whisk to combine. Simmer soup over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes. Add the green onion and transfer the soup to a blender and puree, in batches if necessary, until very smooth. Stir in the half-and-half and salt and pepper, to taste. Chill thoroughly before serving. To make the lime crema, stir together the sour cream, lime juice, garlic, and salt. When the soup has chilled, garnish each portion with a generous dollop of crema.
Tips:
- Use ripe avocados for the creamiest texture.
- Add a squeeze of lime or lemon juice to prevent the avocados from browning.
- For a spicier crema, add a jalapeño or serrano pepper.
- For a smoky flavor, roast the tomatillos and poblano pepper before blending them.
- Garnish the crema with fresh cilantro, chopped tomatoes, or crumbled cotija cheese.
Conclusion:
Avocado crema is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor and richness to a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a creamy sauce for your tacos, a flavorful topping for your grilled chicken, or a dip for your chips, avocado crema is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a way to add some extra flavor to your meal, give avocado crema a try. You won't be disappointed!
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