Cilantro green sauce
- Preparation 10 min
- Servings About 1½ cups
- Freezing I do not suggest
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🌿 Fresh, creamy and completely addictive
This cilantro green sauce is the kind of recipe that makes you say, “okay, I’m putting this on everything.” Ultra-fresh, herby, slightly spicy, with bright acidity from lime, it instantly wakes up just about anything. It was first made to go with grilled shrimp, but it’s just as insane with chicken, red meat, fish, grilled vegetables, as a dip or even drizzled over a salad.
Not a cilantro fan? No stress. Swap it for mint and you’ll get a different but equally solid green sauce. Same base, same texture, different vibe. Simple, fast, and dangerously effective.
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🌿 Use the whole bunch of cilantro
The stems are packed with flavor. Don’t toss them, they add real depth to the sauce.
🌶️ Control the heat
For an extra kick, add jalapeño. Adjust to taste.
🍋 Zest before juicing
The zest brings intense citrus aroma without overpowering acidity.
🥣 Adjust the texture
Thicker for spooning, thinner for drizzling or dipping. Adjust easily with water.
🧊 Storage
Keeps up to 3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Stir before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (500 ml) tightly packed fresh cilantro, stems included
- ½ cup (125 ml) plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water, plus more as needed
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt, or more to taste
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
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Preparation
- Add all the ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust the texture with a little water if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Mint works perfectly. Parsley is also a good option for a milder flavor.
Yes. It’s even better after a few hours in the fridge.
Shrimp, chicken, fish, steak, grilled vegetables, tacos, rice bowls… your call.
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