Back in 2009, my hubby and I stayed in for dinner for Valentine’s. He loves Red Lobster’s coconut shrimp with pina colada dipping sauce. So, I decided to make that for our main dish.
I always go the easy route when it comes to the coconut shrimp. I used to buy frozen coconut shrimp at Sam’s Club. However, they haven’t had it in their store here for a while. So I went and got some from Costco. I love the kind made with panko bread crumbs. Then, I found a copy cat recipe of the Red Lobster’s pina colada dipping sauce on cdkitchen.
I have modified it slightly from the original to make this version below. Every time I make coconut shrimp now, this sauce goes right along with it. My hubby loves it and doesn’t mind that we’re at home instead of Red Lobster.
The base in made using a pina colada drink mix found on the drink isle at the grocery store. I like the Mr. & Mrs. T brand. It also includes some crucsted pineapple and coconut too. Cornstarch is used to make this sauce thicken.
Pina Colada Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup pina colada bottled mix (I use Mr. & Mrs. T)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 Tbsp crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 Tbsp PLUS 1 tsp sweetened coconut flakes
- 3 Tbsp PLUS 1 tsp powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Mix the pina colada mix, water, crushed pineapple, coconut, and powdered sugar in a sauce pan. Heat on medium low temperature until sauce begins to simmer, stirring frequently.
- Let mixture simmer slowly 10 – 12 minutes. Mix corn starch and water together, add to sauce and blend well. Let mixture simmer for 3 – 5 minutes longer while stirring during and after adding cornstarch.
- Remove from heat and bring to room temperature. Sauce is served at room temperature with coconut shrimp.
This is the original photo from this post when it was first posted in February 2009.
11 comments
What are plus ingredients???
A tablespoon and a teaspoon of coconut, and 3 tablespoons and one teaspoon of powdered sugar.
What are plus ingredients???
Omg! This sauce is just like the sauce at Red Lobester! I have made it twice now and it is so delicious and easy to make. Thanks so much for this recipe 🙂
Omg! This sauce is just like the sauce at Red Lobester! I have made it twice now and it is so delicious and easy to make. Thanks so much for this recipe 🙂
Did you serve the cheddar bay biscuits with it like they give you at Red Lobster? If you want the recipe for them I have a pretty yummy one. You can email me at cozycreations07@aol.com
Did you serve the cheddar bay biscuits with it like they give you at Red Lobster? If you want the recipe for them I have a pretty yummy one. You can email me at cozycreations07@aol.com
Great sauce!!! Thanks! Now if only I could perfect the coconut shrimp and make it an easier task.
Great sauce!!! Thanks! Now if only I could perfect the coconut shrimp and make it an easier task.
This is so my style. Sounds wonderful. I must try this at my next get together!
This is so my style. Sounds wonderful. I must try this at my next get together!