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Fried coconut shrimp being dipped into a piña colada sauce.
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5 from 14 votes

Coconut Shrimp Sauce (Red Lobster Copycat)

If you love Coconut Shrimp, you have to try this Piña Colada Coconut Shrimp Sauce recipe that only needs a few simple ingredients and is ready in less than 5 minutes. It is made with Greek or plain yogurt, crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: dip, sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 5.3 oz. yogurt plain, Greek, or dairy-free
  • ¼ cup crushed pineapple canned, in pineapple juice
  • 2 Tbsp. unsweetened coconut finely shredded
  • 1-2 tsp. sugar or coconut sugar
  • ⅛ - ¼ salt to taste

Instructions

  • Combine Ingredients: Stir all sauce ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk or stir with a spoon until smooth and combined.
    5.3 oz. yogurt, ¼ cup crushed pineapple, 2 Tbsp. unsweetened coconut, 1-2 tsp. sugar, ⅛ - ¼ salt
  • Serve immediately or place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to serve chilled.

Notes

  • Sauce will keep for up to a week when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • A serving size is ~2 tablespoons of sauce.
Recipe Tips
  • Save time. Buy a bag of shredded coconut and a can of crushed pineapple.
  • Pay attention. There can be lots of extra sugar in canned pineapple, so get one in juice, not syrup.
  • Make it early. You can leave this sauce in the fridge for a couple hours.
  • Stir it up. If it separates, simply give this sauce a good mix before serving.
  • Get creative. This tropical dipping sauce is delicious on tacos and burgers, too.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg