Japanese Restaurant Shrimp Sauce
Elevate your homemade meals with this creamy and flavorful Japanese Restaurant Shrimp Sauce, a versatile condiment that perfectly mimics the tangy, slightly sweet "yum yum sauce" often served at hibachi grills. With a base of rich mayonnaise, balanced by a touch of ketchup, rice vinegar, and soy sauce, this easy-to-make sauce is further enhanced by the warm spice of paprika, a hint of garlic, and a subtle sweetness from sugar. Ready in just 5 minutes and requiring no cooking, this dip achieves its signature smooth, spreadable consistency with a splash of water and a quick whisk. Perfect as a dipping sauce for shrimp, steak, or veggies, or drizzled over fried rice, this homemade version is a crowd-pleasing addition to any meal. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to let the flavors meld, and enjoy a restaurant-quality experience at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, and soy sauce.
Sprinkle in the paprika, garlic powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth and fully combined.
Slowly add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until you reach your desired consistency. The sauce should be creamy but easily spreadable.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding a touch more vinegar for tanginess or sugar for sweetness if preferred.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled alongside shrimp, steak, chicken, or vegetables. The sauce can be kept refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.6 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 20 mg | 0% | |
*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.
