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!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 8

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	330.1 grams (330.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1789

Total Fat 172.90g	222%
Saturated Fat 15.70g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 235mg	78%
Sodium 1021mg	44%
Total Carbohydrate 62.10g	23%
Dietary Fiber 1.10g	4%
Total Sugars 9.80g
Protein 1.40g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 14mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 98mg	2%

*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: 86.0%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 13.7%