Creamy Tomatillo Salsa | Cajun 911 Cuisine
This creamy tomatillo salsa blends roasted tomatillos, garlic, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, and lime into a silky sauce with a bright tang and smooth finish. Perfect as a dip or topping for tacos, seafood, grilled meats, bowls, and vegetables, this versatile green sauce delivers bold flavor with balanced creaminess.
INGREDIENTS
Roasted Vegetables
6–7 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
1 jalapeño (use 1/2 for mild)
2 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/4 cup white or red onion
1–2 tsp olive oil
Creamy Base
1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp mayonnaise, optional
Juice of 1 lime
Handful of fresh cilantro
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Roast the Vegetables
Heat a skillet or sheet pan over medium-high heat. Add the tomatillos, jalapeño, onion, and garlic (still in the peel). Drizzle lightly with olive oil and roast until blistered and softened, about 5–7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
2. Blend the Salsa
Squeeze the roasted garlic from its peel. Add the roasted vegetables, cilantro, lime juice, sour cream (and optional mayonnaise), salt, and black pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Taste and Adjust
Taste the salsa and adjust as needed. Add more lime juice for brightness, more jalapeño for heat, additional mayonnaise for richness, or salt to balance the flavors.
SERVING IDEAS
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Serve with shrimp tacos or grilled fish tacos
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Use as a dip for chips
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Drizzle over shrimp or chicken bowls
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Spoon over grilled vegetables
- Use as a sauce for blackened fish or seafood
NOTES
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Add 1–2 tablespoons of water for a thinner, pourable consistency
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Add extra cilantro for a brighter green color
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Char the vegetables briefly under the broiler for a lightly smoked flavor
RECIPE PAIRINGS AND HELPFUL LINKS
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Pair with Cajun-Mexican fusion dishes or seafood recipes
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Serve alongside grilled shrimp, fish, or chicken
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