Japanese Steakhouse Shrimp Sauce
Transform your home dining experience with this irresistibly creamy and tangy Japanese Steakhouse Shrimp Sauce, a beloved staple of hibachi restaurants. Crafted in just 5 minutes, this versatile condiment combines the rich base of mayonnaise with a hint of sweetness from ketchup and sugar, a tangy kick from rice vinegar, and aromatic spices like paprika, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Perfectly balanced and effortlessly simple to prepare, this shrimp sauce develops its signature depth of flavor after a quick chill in the refrigerator. Ideal as a dipping sauce for shrimp, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables, it also pairs beautifully with fried rice or even as a drizzle over sushi rolls. Elevate your everyday meals with this authentic and crowd-pleasing Japanese-inspired creation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, and granulated sugar.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, paprika, and ground ginger.
Whisk everything together until smooth and well combined.
Add water, one tablespoon at a time, and whisk until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. It should be slightly thick but pourable.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the sauce chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Stir the sauce again before serving. Enjoy as a dipping sauce for shrimp, vegetables, or grilled meats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1748 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.0 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 1708 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 143 mg | 3% | |
*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.
