Coconut Shrimp Dipping Sauce

One of the most famous appetizers is coconut shrimp in terms of its golden coating and crispy shrimp inside. However, the coconut shrimp recipe is elevated with the combination of the coconut shrimp dipping sauce. 

With a slightly sweet, creamy, and tangy accompaniment, the dipping sauce enhances the richness of this dish. If you would like to try it but don’t want to go out, here’s the recipe guide. 

Making this sauce at home is incredibly effortless. And you don’t need to go for a lot of arrangements. This homemade shrimp dipping sauce comes with just a handful of ingredients. So, let’s try it!

Coconut Shrimp Dipping Sauce Ingredients

If you have only 6 pantry ingredients, you can proceed for preparing your favorite easy shrimp sauce recipe. Here’s what you need to make it-

• Coconut Milk (¼ Cup)

To get the tropical flavor and also to get a creamy and rich texture, you must add a little coconut milk. Add only ¼ cup of coconut milk. 

• Sweet Chili Sauce (½ Cup)

When you make the coconut shrimp dipping sauce, you have to apply the sweet chili sauce to make the base of this recipe. Sweet chili sauce not only creates the base but also delivers a perfect balance in between heat and sweetness. You can find the sweet chili sauce in any of your nearby grocery stores. So, take ½ cup of sweet chili sauce. 

• Red Chili Flakes (¼ Tsp)

If you like a little touch of heat, like me, go for the chili flakes and allow it to add a subtle kick. We recommend you add a little like ¼ tsp, of chili flakes for this recipe. Besides, you should consider your spice tolerance before you add an extra amount. 

• Honey (1 Tsp)

One of the most necessary ingredients is honey for this homemade shrimp dipping sauce. Because honey is what adds the sweetness and enhances the taste of the recipe. 

In this case, we recommend a little amount of honey. So, 1 tsp of honey would be perfect. However, you can increase the amount depending on your taste and flavor. 

• Lime Juice (1 Tbsp)

As the coconut shrimp dipping sauce delivers a tangy note, you will need to add some lime juice to your recipe. Take a fresh lime and squeeze a tablespoon of juice for your recipe. 

• Garlic Powder (¼ Tsp)

Garlic adds a powerful, savory undertone without overpowering the sauce. To make a very good blend, you should use the garlic powder. However, fresh minced garlic also works fine. 

How to Make Coconut Shrimp Dipping Sauce

It’s very easy to make the Sweet dipping sauce for shrimp in a quick while. You don’t need hours of your valuable time to spend on preparing this mouthwatering sauce. Here’s how to make the homemade shrimp dipping sauce

Step-1

Take a small bowl and add coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, honey, garlic powder,  lime juice, and chili flakes. This time, mix them all and combine well. Keep whisking until all the ingredients are combined properly.

Step-2

Your sauce recipe is almost ready. Now all you need is to taste the sauce to check if you need any additional elements to add more. 

Step-3

Now, cover the bowl of your sauce and put it in the fridge for 30 minutes. This 30 minutes of refrigeration will allow your sauce to blend all the flavors perfectly. So, you should not take out the bowl from the fridge before 30 minutes. 

Step-4

Take the bowl of your spicy and sweet sauce out of the fridge and serve with your favorite appetizers. It can either be your favorite coconut shrimp or any other snacks dish. Whatever you serve with the tropical shrimp dipping sauce will go well. 

5 Essential Kitchen Tools for Coconut Shrimp Dripping Sauce

The following kitchen tools would be required for you while you start making the sauce-

1. Mixing Bowl- Having a mixing bowl will be required while combining all the ingredients.

2. Cutting Board and Kinfe- If you apply any fresh ingredients, like herbs, you must require a knife and a cutting board.

3. Spoons- You need a tablespoon or teaspoon to measure the ingredients in the right measurement. 

4. Blender- If you like to have the mixture even smoother, you should blend the ingredients properly. In this case, you need to have a food processor or blender

Air Tight Container- You must have an airtight jar while storing your sauce recipe in the refrigerator.

Recipe Tips & Notes

• To get the best result, we suggest you apply the full-fat coconut milk 

• This sweet chili sauce for shrimp comes with a better taste when made ahead of time. So, try making it a few hours or even a day before you serve

• You can store it for up to six days. So, we recommend you use an airtight jar. It will keep the sauce in a really good condition

• Although this sauce for fried shrimp is a perfect match for the coconut shrimp, it pairs well with other charming dishes as well. Thus, you can serve it with fried calamari, chicken tenders, spring rolls, and many more

• A pinch of minced ginger and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro can enhance the taste and give your recipe a natural flavor

FAQs

What is the Best Dipping Sauce for Coconut Shrimp?

Of course, a sweet and tangy sauce consisting of coconut milk, lime juice, honey, sweet chili sauce, and a touch of garlic is the ideal for coconut shrimp. With a touch of spice, it is creamy and perfectly balances the crispy, tropical flavor of the shrimp. For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.

How to Make a Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce for Shrimp?

It’s very simple to make the sweet chili dipping sauce. All you need to do is take the required ingredients and mix them together. Your sauce will be ready in minutes. 

Can You Make a Gluten-free Coconut Shrimp Dipping Sauce?

Certainly! If you want to make your coconut shrimp dipping sauce gluten-free, you’ll have to make sure the sweet chili sauce is gluten-free. That would be all!

What Are the Tropical Variations of Shrimp Sauces?

There are a lot of shrimp sauces available that come with tropical variations. The most famous ones are, for example, passion fruit sauce, pineapple sriracha sauce, mango lime sauce, and coconut curry sauce. 

To get any of these variations in your original sauce recipe, add them according to your preference. 

How to Pair Sauces With Different Shrimp Recipes?

Here’s a short guide on how to pair sauces with shrimp recipes of different kinds-

Types Recipes	Types of Sauces to Pair With
Coconut Shrimp	Mango Lime Sauce or Sweet Chili-Coconut Sauce
Shrimp Scampi	Garlic White Wine Sauce
Shrimp Tacos	Avocado Lime Sauce or Chipotle Crema
Fried Shrimp	Classic Cocktail Sauce or Spicy Mayo
Grilled Shrimp	Garlic Lemon Butter or Chimichurri
Shrimp Skewers	Pineapple Sriracha Glaze or Peanut Sauce

Conclusion

Whether you need a party appetizer or a regular snack treat at home, the coconut dipping sauce would transport your taste buds. You’ll enjoy a tropical paradise, no doubt!

For those who are seafood lovers, this creamy coconut sauce will work as a game changer. It’s creamy and tender texture makes it an irresistible addition to any of the dishes.  

And if you want to know the best part of this amazingly tasty sauce, then it’s the saving making process. You never have to invest a lot of time to prepare it. So, you are allowed to make it anytime you’re free. So, don’t miss trying this mouthwatering sauce at home.