Chipotle Honey Dipping Sauce for Shrimp Cocktail

Transform your shrimp cocktail experience with this zesty and smoky Chipotle Honey Dipping Sauce! This quick, 10-minute recipe combines creamy mayonnaise with sweet honey, tangy fresh lime juice, and the bold, spicy kick of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Accentuated by a hint of smoked paprika and garlic powder, this sauce delivers a beautifully balanced flavor profile that's perfect for dipping succulent chilled shrimp. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and herbal brightness, and serve it as the ultimate upgrade to your appetizer spread. Simple, versatile, and packed with vibrant flavors, this dipping sauce is sure to impress at your next party or seafood night.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 cup Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Honey
2 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
0.25 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Add mayonnaise, honey, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt to a blender or food processor.

Step 2

Blend the ingredients on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the chipotle peppers are evenly incorporated.

Step 3

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. For more heat, add an additional chipotle pepper or some adobo sauce.

Step 4

Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

Step 5

Serve immediately with chilled shrimp cocktail, or refrigerate the sauce for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(357.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1915.7

Total Fat 174.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 235.3mg	0%
Sodium 1623.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g	0%
Total Sugars 36.8g
Protein 2.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 30.9mg	0%
Iron 1.2mg	0%
Potassium 279.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.5%

Protein: 0.6%

Carbs: 19.0%