Red Lobster Copycat Pina Colada Sauce Recipe
This Red Lobster copycat Pina Colada sauce is a creamy, tropical condiment perfect for serving with seafood. Made with sour cream, piña colada drink mix, crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, lemon juice, and powdered sugar, this sauce balances tangy, sweet, and tropical flavors for a refreshing accompaniment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1½ cups sour cream
- ¾ cups piña colada non-alcoholic drink mix
Fruity Mix-ins
- ½ cups crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cups shredded coconut (unsweetened)
Other Ingredients
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of one medium lemon)
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mix sour cream and drink mix: In a mixing bowl, gently whisk together the sour cream and piña colada drink mix by hand, ensuring not to over mix or use an electric mixer, as this will cause the sour cream to break down and thin the sauce excessively.
- Add pineapple and coconut: Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly, then fold it along with the shredded coconut into the sour cream mixture to incorporate the tropical flavors evenly.
- Incorporate lemon juice and powdered sugar: Gently stir in the lemon juice and powdered sugar to balance the tanginess and sweetness of the sauce.
- Chill and store: Cover the sauce and refrigerate it until needed. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the sour cream mixture to avoid thinning the sauce.
- Drain the crushed pineapple well to prevent excess liquid in the sauce.
- This sauce pairs beautifully with fried or grilled seafood dishes.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for best freshness.
Keywords: Red Lobster copycat, Pina Colada sauce, seafood sauce, tropical sauce, creamy sauce, sour cream sauce, pineapple sauce
