Smoked Paprika Sauce Recipe Is Creamy Delicious (6 Ingredients, 5 Minutes) by Elisa Schmitz

If you like the taste of smoked paprika, then this easy sauce recipe is a must-make. This Mediterranean smoked paprika sauce recipe envelops the smoky flavor of paprika within the creaminess of Greek yogurt. It includes garlic and lemon, too, which enhance the Mediterranean flavor. Plus, check out the health benefits of Greek yogurt, the health benefits of lemon and the health benefits of paprika.

This simple sauce recipe comes together with just a handful of ingredients and takes only about five minutes to make. To make this creamy delicious sauce, you'll need just six gluten-free ingredients. Here's your quick shopping list: plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey and smoked paprika. You blend the ingredients then serve the sauce with your favorite dishes. So easy!

Photo credit (all photos): Elisa Schmitz

Pro Tip: After you combine the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, honey and smoked paprika, you can taste to see if you'd like to tweak any of the ingredients then add more (to taste).

This savory sauce is a wonderful addition to a Mediterranean diet. You can use this flavorful sauce as a dip for chips, bread or a variety of vegetables, or as a meat or seafood topping. I served this nutritious sauce as a topping for baked salmon. Pure delish!

Cuisine: American / Mediterranean 
Prep Time: 5 minutes 
Cook Time: 0 minutes 
Total Time: 5 minutes 
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/3 teaspoon smoked paprika (plus additional to sprinkle on top)

Here's how to make it:

1. In a small mixing bowl or large measuring cup, add the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, honey and smoked paprika. Season with sea salt and black pepper, to taste. Stir to blend. (I prefer to squeeze my own fresh lemon juice, but you could use bottled lemon juice in a pinch.)
   
2. Taste to see if you'd like to add any more of any of the ingredients. Stir to combine.
   
3. Serve immediately or refrigerate until you're ready to serve. Garnish with additional smoked paprika, if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
   

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