Japanese Restaurant Shrimp Sauce
Elevate your homemade meals with this creamy and flavorful Japanese Restaurant Shrimp Sauce, a versatile condiment that perfectly mimics the tangy, slightly sweet "yum yum sauce" often served at hibachi grills. With a base of rich mayonnaise, balanced by a touch of ketchup, rice vinegar, and soy sauce, this easy-to-make sauce is further enhanced by the warm spice of paprika, a hint of garlic, and a subtle sweetness from sugar. Ready in just 5 minutes and requiring no cooking, this dip achieves its signature smooth, spreadable consistency with a splash of water and a quick whisk. Perfect as a dipping sauce for shrimp, steak, or veggies, or drizzled over fried rice, this homemade version is a crowd-pleasing addition to any meal. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to let the flavors meld, and enjoy a restaurant-quality experience at home!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 pinch Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, and soy sauce.
Step 2
Sprinkle in the paprika, garlic powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Step 3
Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth and fully combined.
Step 4
Slowly add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until you reach your desired consistency. The sauce should be creamy but easily spreadable.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding a touch more vinegar for tanginess or sugar for sweetness if preferred.
Step 6
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve chilled alongside shrimp, steak, chicken, or vegetables. The sauce can be kept refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (330.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1788.8 |
| Total Fat 172.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 235.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1021.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 62.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.8g | |
| Protein 1.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 13.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 98.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories