This is a delightful, sweet dipping sauce perfect for shrimp or even chicken nuggets. Our version of this sauce tastes just like the Red Lobster’s Pina Colada Dipping Sauce.

Red Lobster Coconut Shrimp

Red Lobster Pina Colada Dipping Sauce

1 cup pina colada mix (Major Peters mix was used)
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoon crushed pineapple, drained
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sweetened coconut flakes
3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
1 and 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
3 teaspoon cold water

Mix together piÒa 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 cornstarch and cold 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 Parrot Bay Rum Shrimp.