Shellfish Free Cilantro Lime Green Sauce
Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this blended green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the verdant base, while lime juice, jalapeño, and a hint of cumin layer in heat and warmth that bottled sauces simply can't replicate. The whole thing comes together in under a minute in a blender, making it one of the easiest flavor upgrades you can keep in your fridge. Because every ingredient here is a whole, plant-based pantry staple, there's zero guesswork about hidden seafood derivatives or cross-contact risks that can sneak into store-bought dressings and marinades. You control the heat level by deciding whether to keep or ditch the jalapeño seeds, and you can dial the consistency from thick and spoonable to a looser drizzle with just a splash of water. Spoon it over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, tacos, or grain bowls — honestly, it's hard to think of a savory dish that wouldn't benefit from a generous pour. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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6 servings
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed for mild heat or kept for more
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, garlic, olive oil, water, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Add the parsley, if using.
- 2
Blend on high until the sauce is smooth and uniformly green, about 30–45 seconds, scraping down the sides once halfway through.
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