Name: 3 Easy Coconut Shrimp Dipping Sauces
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 14 ounce Can coconut milk (full fat is best); 1/3 cup Freshly chopped cilantro; 2 Tablespoons Lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder; 1/2 Teaspoon Salt; 1/4 Cup Soy sauce (low sodium); 1/4 Cup Honey; 2 Tablespoons Rice wine vinegar; 1 Teaspoon Garlic (minced); 1 Teaspoon Ginger (minced); 1 Teaspoon Fresh parsley (minced); 1/4 Cup Sweet chili sauce; 1/4 Cup Peach, orange, or apricot preserves; 1/2 Tablespoon Chives (minced)

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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!

Side by side photo of three coconut shrimp sauces.e

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.

Coconut shrimp being dipped into sweet chili 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.

Coconut Shrimp Dipping Sauces (3 Recipes!)

Why You'll Love These Sauces