Japanese Shrimp Sauce
Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly flavorful, this Japanese Shrimp Sauce is the secret condiment you didn’t know you needed! Made with a simple blend of pantry staples like mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, and a hint of garlic and paprika, this versatile sauce comes together in just 5 minutes. Perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness and a hint of zest, it’s the ultimate dipping sauce for grilled shrimp, vegetables, or even drizzled over fried rice. Let it chill in the fridge for an hour to let the flavors fully develop, and you’ll have a restaurant-worthy sauce that’s sure to elevate any meal. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or indulging in a quiet night at home, this homemade Japanese Shrimp Sauce will be your go-to for bold, umami-rich goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, garlic powder, and paprika.
Whisk the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
Slowly add the water, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to whisk until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, if needed, by adding an extra pinch of sugar or paprika.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Japanese shrimp sauce alongside grilled shrimp, vegetables, or use it as a condiment for fried rice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.9 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 739 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 78 mg | 2% | |
*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.
