Copycat Red Lobster Coconut Shrimp Sauce Recipe
This Copycat Red Lobster Coconut Shrimp Sauce recipe offers a creamy, tropical dipping sauce bursting with flavors of pineapple, coconut, and lime. Perfect for dipping crispy coconut shrimp or as a refreshing condiment for seafood dishes, this easy-to-make sauce combines pina colada mix with sour cream and tropical ingredients to replicate the iconic restaurant’s signature flavor at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pina colada mix (liquid)
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Zest of one lime
Instructions
- Combine sour cream and pina colada mix: Gently whisk together the sour cream and pina colada mix in a large bowl until smooth and well incorporated to form the base of the sauce.
- Add powdered sugar: Stir in the powdered sugar thoroughly to balance the tart and creamy flavors with a hint of sweetness.
- Fold in tropical ingredients: Carefully fold in the drained crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, lime juice, and lime zest to infuse the sauce with tropical flavor and texture.
- Chill before serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the sauce into an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to fully meld and the sauce to thicken slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use either sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut based on your sweetness preference.
- Ensure pineapple is well drained to prevent the sauce from becoming too watery.
- Adjust powdered sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or more tart sauce.
- This sauce pairs perfectly with crispy coconut shrimp but also works well with grilled seafood or as a dip for crackers.
- Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: coconut shrimp sauce, copycat Red Lobster sauce, seafood dipping sauce, pina colada sauce, tropical shrimp sauce
