Yum Yum Sauce Recipe

You’ll want to dip everything in YUM YUM SAUCE after trying this recipe! Homemade Yum Yum Sauce pairs deliciously with chicken, fish, beef, and veggies!

Originally shared as one of Family Foodie‘s favorite recipes, this recipe is tried, tested, and beloved. Try it out at home, and you’ll want to make it all the time!

What is Yum Yum Sauce?

Yum Yum Sauce is a mayonnaise-based Japanese sauce, traditionally for shrimp or steak. It has a rich, sweet flavor that pairs well with many different dishes.

In fact, it’s also known as Japanese Steakhouse Shrimp Sauce! Once you try it, though, you’ll understand why we say “yum yum”—it’s that good!

What ingredients are in Yum Yum Sauce?

Yum Yum Sauce uses a few simple ingredients that vary from recipe to recipe. In ours, we use:

• 2 cups mayonnaise
• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 2 Tbsps. sugar
• ½ tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• Juice of one lime
• A pinch of salt
• ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes, to add a little spice!

How to make Yum Yum Sauce

Yum Yum Sauce is easy to make in just a few simple steps:

1. Combine all ingredients and blend in a food processor
2. Refrigerate Yum Yum Sauce for a full day
3. Serve, and enjoy with your favorite protein, veggies, or in a rice bowl!

What is Yum Yum Sauce used for?

You can enjoy Yum Yum Sauce with stir-fry, hibachi, or fried rice. We love it for recipes like our Tuna Rice Bowl with Yum Yum Sauce, but really, it goes with everything! 

Try it with your favorite rice bowl recipe, shrimp, or steak, and share your favorite combinations with us in the comments!

Does Yum Yum Sauce have to be refrigerated?

Yes, keep your Yum Yum Sauce in the refrigerator.

Not only does it contain ingredients like mayonnaise, but it tastes better cool, too! We don’t recommend heating it up.

Looking for more sauce recipes to make at home? Try these favorites:

• How to make Teriyaki Sauce
• How to make Alfredo Sauce
• Peri Peri Sauce Recipe

Love rice bowl recipes? Try these:

• Salmon Poke Bowl Recipe for Two
• Healthy Rice Bowls
• Mexican Rice Bowl with Shrimp

Let us know what you think of this recipe in the comments below! We’d love to hear about your cooking experience!

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Yum Yum Sauce

Prep Time

15 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

You'll want to dip everything in YUM YUM SAUCE after trying this recipe! Homemade Yum Yum Sauce pairs deliciously with chicken, fish, beef, and veggies!

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: sauce recipe

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 815 kcal

Author: Isabel Laessig

Ingredients

• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 2 Tbsps. sugar
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 lime for juicing
• a pinch of salt
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients and blend in a food processor.

2. Refrigerate for a full day before serving.

3. Serve as a dipping sauce or enjoy with your favorite recipes!

Nutrition Facts

Yum Yum Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 815 Calories from Fat 756

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 84g 129%

Saturated Fat 13g 65%

Cholesterol 47mg 16%

Sodium 847mg 35%

Potassium 234mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 11g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 14.3%

Vitamin C 10.3%

Calcium 2%

Iron 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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