Red Lobster Copycat Pina Colada Sauce Recipe
This Red Lobster Copycat Pina Colada Sauce is a creamy, tropical-inspired condiment perfect for pairing with seafood. Made with sour cream, piña colada drink mix, crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut, this sauce offers a luscious balance of tangy, sweet, and refreshing flavors. Ideal for enhancing dishes like shrimp, crab, or fish, it is simple to prepare and requires no cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1½ cups sour cream
- ¾ cups piña colada non alcoholic drink mix
- ½ cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- ½ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of one medium lemon)
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mix sour cream and piña colada drink mix: In a mixing bowl, gently whisk together the sour cream and the piña colada non alcoholic drink mix. Avoid using an electric mixer and do not over mix by hand to prevent the sour cream from breaking down and thinning the sauce too much.
- Add pineapple and coconut: Drain the crushed pineapple to remove excess liquid. Fold the pineapple and shredded coconut into the sour cream mixture carefully to maintain the sauce’s texture.
- Incorporate lemon juice and powdered sugar: Gently stir in the lemon juice and powdered sugar, blending all flavors evenly without overworking the sauce.
- Refrigerate: Cover the sauce and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Do not overmix the sour cream and drink mix to maintain a creamy, thick texture.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to avoid excess liquid in the sauce.
- Use unsweetened shredded coconut to keep the flavor balanced without additional sweetness.
- Adjust lemon juice and powdered sugar to taste depending on your desired sweetness and tanginess.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
Keywords: Red Lobster Copycat, Pina Colada Sauce, Seafood Sauce, Creamy Tropical Sauce, Pineapple Sauce, Coconut Sauce
