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Red Lobster Pina Colada Coconut Shrimp Sauce

By Stephanie Manley Updated 12/29/25

4.56 from 18 votes

If you love Red Lobster’s Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, you already know the dipping sauce is half the reason people order it. This Piña Colada Dipping Sauce is creamy, sweet, and lightly tangy, with pineapple and coconut flavors that instantly read “tropical.” The best part is how easy it is. You stir a handful of ingredients together, chill it, and suddenly you have that Red Lobster-style experience at home any time you want.

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Coconut shrimp dipping sauce

Red Lobster is known for its excellent shrimp. It is flavorful, cooked with coconut, and comes with an amazing dipping sauce. You will love to make this sauce. You can serve it with shrimp or even chicken. It is simple to prepare, and best of all, it takes just moments to make.

What makes the Red Lobster Pina Colada Coconut Shrimp Sauce so good?

The sauce’s creamy, sweet, and zesty flavors perfectly complement Red Lobster’s crispy fried coconut shrimp. The pineapple hints in the sauce pair wonderfully with the coconut in the shrimp, while the silky texture provides a refreshing finish.

This dipping sauce has a simple composition, with no unnecessary ingredients that could distract from the cream of coconut or the crushed pineapple. What you see is what you get! It has a sophisticated yet straightforward flavor, just like you would find at Red Lobster. A wonderful tropical-inspired dipping sauce.

Why are you going to make this sauce again and again

For Red Lobster fans, this recipe is a game-changer. It helps you bring the flavors of your favorite dish to life with so little effort. You can skip the crowds and restaurant prices while enjoying your favorite sauce at home, so it’s a win-win.

The Red Lobster pina colada sauce ingredients are minimal and easy to throw together. You might wonder, “How do you make shrimp sauce from scratch?” You only need four ingredients for this Red Lobster coconut shrimp dipping sauce recipe, and you mix them in a bowl! Does it get any easier than that? Anyone can make this simple recipe.

In addition to its easy preparation, this delicious dipping sauce is a crowd-pleaser and highly versatile. You can make it specifically for Red Lobster Parrot Isle Shrimp and enjoy it with your family, or make large amounts if you are hosting a gathering. I like to put this together ahead of time and let it rest in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving.

It also pairs wonderfully with a wide range of foods. So, there’s no need to worry about leftovers; the sauce will be put to use.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make Red Lobster piña colada sauce:

Coco Lopez cream of coconut: The signature ingredient. It provides the sweet coconut flavor, thick body, and that unmistakable “piña colada” richness that makes the sauce taste like the restaurant version.
Sour cream: Adds tang to balance the sweetness, creates a creamy dip-like texture (rather than a syrupy dessert sauce), and helps the sauce cling to the shrimp.
Crushed pineapple (well-drained): Brings bright pineapple flavor and a little texture. Draining it prevents the sauce from turning thin or watery.
Lemon juice: Sharpens and brightens the overall flavor, keeps the sauce from tasting overly sweet, and helps mimic the zippy finish of the Red Lobster dip.

Copycat Red Lobster pina colada coconut shrimp sauce ingredients on parchment paper.

How to make Red Lobster coconut shrimp dipping sauce

Place all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.

Copycat Red Lobster pina colada coconut shrimp sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl.

Stir until everything is thoroughly mixed.
Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

A bowl of copycat Red Lobster pina colada coconut shrimp sauce and a plate of coconut shrimp.

What to serve Red Lobster coconut shrimp sauce with

To take full advantage of this sauce, serve it with copycat Red Lobster Coconut Shrimp, which can be paired with dishes like coleslaw, green beans, French fries, fried rice, or even buttered rice. Coconut shrimp is very diverse, and there are lots of dishes you can serve the shrimp and sauce with.

Other ways to use this sauce

This pina colada dipping sauce is a great condiment for boiled shrimp as well, so feel free to enjoy it with any shrimp dish. However, it also pairs with other foods!

This sauce is a great dipping sauce for homemade chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, and it could even work with fresh fruit or even as a dessert topping. Since it has a tropical flavor, it tastes extraordinary with pineapple upside down cake or coconut rum cake.

How to store leftover coconut shrimp dipping sauce

Make sure to keep this Red Lobster pina colada sauce in an airtight container and refrigerate it. I don’t recommend freezing it since it has sour cream, and the texture will be affected. You can always make a smaller amount if you feel you can’t eat it all in time.

How long does it last?

When properly stored, this sauce will last 3-5 days; it might start to break down or separate after that.

A bowl of copycat Red Lobster pina colada coconut shrimp sauce next to coconut shrimp.

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