Description
Shrimp Dipping Sauce is a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy condiment made with mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, lemon juice, and Tabasco. Quick to prepare in just minutes, this versatile sauce pairs perfectly with grilled, fried, or air-fried shrimp, adding bold flavor and richness to any seafood dish.
Ingredients
1/2 cup good-quality mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon Tabasco hot sauce (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, lemon juice, Tabasco, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until smooth and fully combined.
- Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve with grilled, fried, blackened, or air-fried shrimp.
Notes
- Chilling allows flavors to meld for a deeper taste.
- Swap Tabasco with sriracha, chipotle sauce, or chili paste for different heat levels.
- Use smoked paprika instead of sweet paprika for a smoky version.
- Stir in fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or chives for extra freshness.
- Not suitable for freezing due to mayonnaise base.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
