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Coconut Shrimp Sauce (Red Lobster Copycat)
This Coconut Shrimp Sauce comes together in under 5 minutes with just a handful of ingredients and tastes just like the Red Lobster favorite. Made with yogurt, crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut, it’s creamy, lightly sweet, and not just for shrimp—try it on burgers or tacos for a fun twist.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 5.3 ounces yogurt plain, Greek, or dairy-free
- ¼ cup crushed pineapple canned, in pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut finely shredded
- 1-2 teaspoons 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 ounces yogurt, ¼ cup crushed pineapple, 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut, 1-2 teaspoons sugar, ⅛ - ¼ salt
- Serve immediately or place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to serve chilled.
Notes
Storage: Airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Give it a quick stir before serving.
Make ahead: This sauce is perfect for making ahead. The flavors actually get better after 1-2 hours in the fridge.
Freezing: Not recommended. The yogurt texture gets grainy when thawed. Just make it fresh, it only takes 5 minutes.
Substitutions: Any yogurt works (Greek, regular, dairy-free). Use pineapple in juice, not syrup. Finely shredded unsweetened coconut is ideal.
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
