Japanese Steak House Shrimp Sauce

Transform your meals into a restaurant-quality experience with this creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet Japanese Steak House Shrimp Sauce. Also known as "yum yum sauce," this quick and simple condiment combines rich mayonnaise, zesty ketchup, earthy paprika, and fragrant garlic and ginger, balanced perfectly with rice vinegar and a touch of sugar. Ready in just five minutes and requiring no cooking, this versatile dipping sauce is the ideal companion for grilled shrimp, hibachi-style steak, tender chicken, or even fresh vegetables. For the most authentic flavor, allow it to chill for a couple of hours to let the ingredients meld harmoniously. Whether you're recreating your favorite hibachi meal or looking for a bold sauce to elevate your dishes, this Japanese shrimp sauce will be your new go-to condiment.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 cup Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Ketchup
1 tablespoon White sugar
2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, ketchup, white sugar, rice vinegar, ground ginger, garlic powder, paprika, and water.

Step 2

Using a whisk, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until they are completely blended and smooth.

Step 3

Taste the sauce and adjust for sweetness or tartness by adding a little more rice vinegar or sugar, if desired.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap, and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop.

Step 5

Stir the sauce before serving and pair it with shrimp, chicken, steak, or steamed vegetables.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	346.6 grams (346.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1815

Total Fat 172.90g	222%
Saturated Fat 15.70g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 235mg	78%
Sodium 677mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 69.60g	25%
Dietary Fiber 1.00g	4%
Total Sugars 18.10g
Protein 0.60g	1%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 11mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 69mg	1%

*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: 84.7%

Protein: 0.1%

Carbs: 15.2%