Sriracha sauce is the perfect base for all sorts of sauces. Its mix of red jalapeños peppers, tomato, and garlic works with anything from pasta sauces to barbecue wet rubs. This Sriracha lime sauce sits somewhere in between the two. It’s an excellent serving sauce for chicken or steak, with both heat and a citrusy tang. Or try it as a dipping sauce for satay, as a an alternative to a typical spicy peanut sauce.
If you want more heat in this sauce, look to the spice rack. A pinch of cayenne pepper is your best bet as you want to keep the balance of Sriracha to lime juice even. Cayenne pepper, as well, has a more neutral flavor. So it’s simply spiciness that it’s bringing to the table.
Like this recipe? You’ll love these too:
- Spicy Peanut Sauce: We mentioned this recipe as a sub for peanut sauce. But, of course, we have a recipe for that, too. They are great paired side by side for dipping.
- Maple Sriracha Sauce: Earthy and sweet – another delicious dipping sauce, particularly for chicken fingers and plain wings.
- Homemade Sriracha: Make your own delicious chili garlic sauce.
Sriracha Lime Sauce
Rooster sauce with a citrusy tang
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Sriracha sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and use immediately.
Notes
Want it spicier? Add a pinch of cayenne pepper (or to taste) instead of increasing the amount of Sriracha. This keeps the balance of lime to tomato/garlic at a proper level for the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 652mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
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