Chipotle Honey Dipping Sauce for Shrimp Cocktail
Transform your shrimp cocktail experience with this zesty and smoky Chipotle Honey Dipping Sauce! This quick, 10-minute recipe combines creamy mayonnaise with sweet honey, tangy fresh lime juice, and the bold, spicy kick of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Accentuated by a hint of smoked paprika and garlic powder, this sauce delivers a beautifully balanced flavor profile that's perfect for dipping succulent chilled shrimp. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and herbal brightness, and serve it as the ultimate upgrade to your appetizer spread. Simple, versatile, and packed with vibrant flavors, this dipping sauce is sure to impress at your next party or seafood night.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Add mayonnaise, honey, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt to a blender or food processor.
Blend the ingredients on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the chipotle peppers are evenly incorporated.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. For more heat, add an additional chipotle pepper or some adobo sauce.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
Serve immediately with chilled shrimp cocktail, or refrigerate the sauce for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1916 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.7 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1623 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.7 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 279 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
