Creamy Lime Aioli Recipe — Zesty Sauce for Sandwiches & Seafood

This Lime Aioli Sauce is creamy and bright, flavored with fresh lime juice and zest, cilantro, garlic, avocado and a touch of jalapeño. This Cilantro Lime Aioli is perfect for drizzling on tacos, grilled fish, chicken, sandwiches, nachos, or as a dip for shrimp. Best of all, it comes together in about 5 minutes and keeps in the fridge for several days.

This is one of the most flavorful quick sauces you can make. The combination of mayo and avocado gives it a rich, silky texture while lime and cilantro provide a fresh, tangy lift. It’s great spooned over tacos or used as a creamy spread on sandwiches — I often double the batch so there’s always some in the fridge.

Why You’ll Love This Lime Sauce:

• Quick. Ready in about 5 minutes using a food processor or blender; no fine chopping required.
• Easy. Simply combine the ingredients and blend until smooth.
• Flavor booster. The bright lime and cilantro transform ordinary dishes into something special.
• Good storage. Kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator, it stays fresh for 3–4 days.

Ingredients:

Lime juice and zest: Fresh lime is essential — it gives brightness and acidity this sauce needs.

Mayonnaise: The base that creates a rich, creamy aioli; use your preferred brand.

Avocado: Adds color and a velvety texture that blends beautifully with the mayo.

See the recipe card below for exact quantities and the full ingredient list.

Substitutions and Variations:

• Omit cilantro if you dislike it; the sauce will still be delicious.
• For more heat, add extra jalapeño or leave in some seeds. Pickled jalapeño slices are a good milder option.
• Always use fresh lime juice instead of bottled for best flavor.
• If you don’t have a food processor, a blender works fine.

How to Make Lime Aioli Sauce:

Step 1: Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender.

Step 2: Blend starting on low, then increase speed until smooth. Pause to scrape down the sides and pulse again until fully pureed.

Step 3: Transfer the aioli to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate. Use immediately or chill and use within 3–4 days. Perfect on tacos, salads, sandwiches, grilled fish and more.

Expert Tips:

• Remove jalapeño seeds and membranes to reduce heat if desired.
• If the mixture is too thick or struggles to blend, add 1 tablespoon of water to help it come together.

Recipe FAQs:

More Mexican Recipes You Will Love:

If you try this Lime Aioli Recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment with how you used it — I love hearing feedback!

Recipe

Lime Aioli Sauce

---

5 from 1 review

• Author: Tara Smithson
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: about 1 cup

Description

This Lime Aioli Sauce is creamy and loaded with flavors from fresh lime juice, cilantro, garlic and avocado. This Cilantro Lime Aioli is perfect for tacos, fish, chicken, sandwiches and nachos, and it’s ready in just 5 minutes.

---

Ingredients

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• juice from ½ a lime
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• ½ an avocado, skin and pit removed, cut into chunks
• ¼ cup cilantro, rinsed and dried
• 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh jalapeño, seeds and membrane removed (or 5 slices pickled jalapeño)
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon chili powder

---

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender.
2. Blend starting on low and increasing to high until smooth. Stop to scrape the sides and pulse again to fully combine.
3. Transfer to a container and refrigerate. Use immediately or store for 3–4 days. Serve with tacos, nachos, sandwiches, grilled fish and more.

Equipment

Notes

• Remove jalapeño seeds and membranes if you prefer a milder sauce.
• If blending is difficult, add 1 tablespoon of water to help it come together.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Category: sauce
• Method: food processor or blender
• Cuisine: Mexican