Japanese Steak House Shrimp Sauce
Transform your meals into a restaurant-quality experience with this creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet Japanese Steak House Shrimp Sauce. Also known as "yum yum sauce," this quick and simple condiment combines rich mayonnaise, zesty ketchup, earthy paprika, and fragrant garlic and ginger, balanced perfectly with rice vinegar and a touch of sugar. Ready in just five minutes and requiring no cooking, this versatile dipping sauce is the ideal companion for grilled shrimp, hibachi-style steak, tender chicken, or even fresh vegetables. For the most authentic flavor, allow it to chill for a couple of hours to let the ingredients meld harmoniously. Whether you're recreating your favorite hibachi meal or looking for a bold sauce to elevate your dishes, this Japanese shrimp sauce will be your new go-to condiment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon White sugar
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, ketchup, white sugar, rice vinegar, ground ginger, garlic powder, paprika, and water.
Using a whisk, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until they are completely blended and smooth.
Taste the sauce and adjust for sweetness or tartness by adding a little more rice vinegar or sugar, if desired.
Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap, and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
Stir the sauce before serving and pair it with shrimp, chicken, steak, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1815 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.9 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 676 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 69 mg | 1% | |
*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.
