Are you looking for an easy way to spice up your favorite coconut shrimp? Look no further because here I'm sharing 3 Easy Coconut Shrimp Dipping Sauces! We've got sweet chili sauce, coconut lime sauce, and a delicious soy honey sauce- all of which can be made in just 5 minutes and pair perfectly with the sweet, crunchy appetizer!
Have you ever had coconut shrimp before? Plump, juicy shrimp are coated in a delicious breading flavored with real coconut, then fried until golden and crisp.
They're an absolutely DELICIOUS appetizer on their own, but paired with one of these sauces? Man oh man- you won't be able to stop eating them!
I've whipped up not just one or two, but THREE (3!!) different, super easy sauces. You can choose from an addictive coconut lime sauce, a sweet and salty honey soy sauce, or, my personal favorite, a sweet chili sauce.
Every single sauce is super easy, can be made in less than 5 minutes, and doesn't need more than 5 ingredients. If you fry up a batch of coconut shrimp today and serve with your sauce of choice, you might not be able to get your guests to leave 😉
Why You'll Love These Sauces
- They're all super easy to make
- Each sauce only needs 5 or less ingredients
- They're great not just for for coconut shrimp, but for any fried shrimp recipe
- You've got 3 sauces to choose from, make them all or choose your favorite!
- Each recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make and can be made ahead of time
Coconut Shrimp Dipping Sauces
🥥Coconut Lime Sauce
- Coconut milk: For this recipe I really suggest using full-fat coconut milk. It tastes great and has much better texture. You can use lite coconut milk though if you prefer.
- Lime juice: Fresh lime juice is best because bottled is more concentrated, therefore it's more sour.
- Cilantro: I LOVE adding fresh cilantro to this coconut lime sauce because it add such a nice, bright flavor!
- Garlic powder: The garlic powder helps enhance all of the flavors of the sauce, so don't skip it!
- Salt: Salt helps drive home the savoriness of the sauce. Adjust to your taste.
📃 NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
How To Make Coconut Lime Sauce
- Add all ingredients to a high speed blender or food processor
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, then pour into a serving bowl and enjoy.
🍯Honey Soy Sauce Ingredients
- Soy sauce: I always prefer to use low-sodium soy sauce. That way it's not too salty!
- Honey: The honey adds a nice sweetness and balances out the saltiness of the soy sauce. You can also use dark brown sugar if you're in a pinch, but I really prefer the taste of honey.
- Rice wine vinegar: Vinegar is a great ingredient to add to sauces because the acidity cuts some of the sweetness and adds a nice brightness
- Garlic: For the best flavor, use fresh garlic
- Ginger: Just like the garlic, fresh is best!
- Parsley: Fresh parsley is best because not only does it add a beautiful green color, but it also has more flavor than dried!
How To Make Honey Soy Sauce
- Add all ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl
- Whisk together until full combined, then serve alongside your coconut shrimp
🌶️Sweet Chili Sauce Ingredients
- Sweet chili sauce: I like to but premade sweet chili sauce from the store and doctor it up. Such a simple hack to make store-bought taste homemade!
- Orange/ apricot preserves: You can use either orange or apricot preserves in this sauce, they're both delicious and I personally don't have a preference.
- Chives: Fresh chives add a nice crunch and brightness to this sweet and spicy sauce.
How To Make Sweet Chili Sauce
- Add all ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl
- Whisk well, until fully combined, then pour into a serving bowl and enjoy!
Sauce Storage Instructions
You can store all 3 coconut shrimp sauces in an airtight container in the fridge. The honey soy sauce and sweet chili sauce will stay good for up to 2 weeks, while the coconut lime sauce will stay good for up to 5 days.
I do not recommend freezing the sauces, they do not have a good texture once thawed.
"Is There A Homemade Coconut Shrimp Recipe You Suggest?"
Food Lovin' Family has a great coconut shrimp recipe! It's a Red Lobster copycat recipe and it so crisp, easy, and delicious.
More Shrimp Recipes You'll Love
- Panko fried butterfly shrimp
- Dynamite shrimp
- Air fryer brown sugar buffalo shrimp
- Shrimp tempura boats
📖 Recipe
3 Easy Coconut Shrimp Dipping Sauces
Ingredients
Ingredients For Coconut Lime Sauce
- 1 14 ounce Can coconut milk (full fat is best)
- ⅓ cup Freshly chopped cilantro
- 2 Tablespoons Lime juice
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
Ingredients For Honey Soy Sauce
- ¼ Cup Soy sauce (low sodium)
- ¼ Cup Honey
- 2 Tablespoons Rice wine vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic (minced)
- 1 Teaspoon Ginger (minced)
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh parsley (minced)
Ingredients For Sweet Chili Sauce
- ¼ Cup Sweet chili sauce
- ¼ Cup Peach, orange, or apricot preserves
- ½ Tablespoon Chives (minced)
Instructions
How To Make Coconut Lime Sauce
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or high speed blender
- Blend on high until smooth
How To Make Honey Soy Sauce
- Add all ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl
- Whisk together until smooth
How To Make Sweet Chili Sauce
- Add all ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl
- Whisk together until smooth
Recipe Notes
- Store leftover sauces in an airtight container in the fridge. Soy honey sauce and sweet chili will last for up to 2 weeks. Coconut lime sauce will stay good for up to 5 days.
Tried the recipe? I'd love to hear your thoughts below!