This sweet and spicy pineapple fish taco sauce takes any taco up a notch! Blended until smooth and creamy, this homemade sauce recipe uses fresh fruit, lime juice, garlic, seasoning, and Greek yogurt to bring your tacos to life.
As a mom-on-the-go who loves big and bold flavor, I love an easy sauce recipe that can completely transform my meal from good to unforgettable. This 5-minute, 5-ingredient, no-cook sauce brings a beautiful balance of sweet and spicy to every bite.
Great on any fish taco (I especially love it on these Baked Red Snapper Tacos), but also ridiculously good over a rice bowl or in a burrito, this versatile sauce will be a new household favorite.
Fish Taco Sauce Tips and Tricks
Sauce for Fish Tacos Ingredient Highlights
For best results, you can chop up a fresh pineapple or buy some cut and packaged fresh pineapple at your supermarket. While I don’t recommend using canned pineapple as your sauce may be too runny, you can use frozen pineapple that’s been thawed.
When I originally tested this recipe, I added some coconut milk and while delicious, the idea of opening up a whole can of coconut milk just to use 1-2 tablespoons didn’t feel right.
I then tested it with just the lime, pineapple, garlic and seasoning and compared it to the version with Greek yogurt, and the Greek yogurt not only added an extra welcomed creaminess, but also a complexity in the flavor that stood out.
So, I landed on this finalized recipe with 5 ingredients. I used fresh lime, but you can also use lime juice. Whatever is easier. I recommend a whole clove of garlic rather than pre-minced here.
Blend it Until Smooth
This recipe is as simple as throwing everything together and blending it until it’s smooth and creamy. Peel the garlic clove and throw it in whole.
When you add your pineapple chunks, try to avoid adding any excess juice as it could thin out your sauce too much.
Any blender or food processor will work; I used a Nutribullet. Taste it and adjust. If you want more spice, you can add some cayenne pepper. If it needs more salt, add a pinch! You can also dial up the sweetness with some honey or agave.
How I Store my Pineapple Lime Sauce for Tacos
Leftover pineapple sauce will last in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-5 days. It can be served cold right out of the fridge.
If you prefer to serve it at room temperature, take it out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.
Sweet and Spicy Fish Taco Sauce
SAVE RECIPE TO COLLECTION PIN PRINT RATEEquipment
- Nutribullet * or *
- Blender * or *
Ingredients
- 3 ounces pineapple (3 oz = ~ ½ cup diced pineapple)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ teaspoon taco seasoning
Instructions
- Peel your garlic and chop your pineapple if necessary. Add the pineapple chunks, garlic, lime juice, Greek yogurt, and taco seasoning to a blender and blend on high until smooth. Serve cold or at room temperature over fish tacos and enjoy!3 ounces pineapple, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, 1 clove garlic, ½ teaspoon taco seasoning
Pro Tips
- This fish taco sauce will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
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