The flavor of roasted Florida strawberries combined with the smokiness of chipotle in this Roasted Strawberry Chipotle Sauce makes a delicious dipping sauce for a holiday platter full of roasted shrimp or to coat your slow cooker meatballs or kielbasa. This sauce would be delicious as a drizzle sauce on tacos or set out for dipping at bigger parties or make individual tasting spoons for smaller more intimate gatherings!
This post is sponsored by Florida Strawberry in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.
The holidays have arrived and so has Florida Strawberry Season! When it gets cold out in New York, I know that I can still have fresh, delicious Florida Strawberries to cheer me up and get me through the winter! Not to mention they are available through the spring! I love the nutritious strawberry. It helps fuel your vitamin C with just 8 berries, and are virtually fat free. When I bite into a fresh strawberry I feel bright, refreshed, happy, and full of life! Isn't it amazing how a simple fruit can make you feel so alive?
This time of year, the biggest thing on my mind is what can I make for an appetizer? I love appetizers. If I had a dime for every time I've said that phrase either in person or on my blog, I would be a rich woman! So, I am always looking for ways to make something a little unique or special for an appetizer.
Roast the strawberries!
I decided to take fresh Florida Strawberries and roast them to make a smoky, spicy dipping sauce for my roasted shrimp. I love the flavor and strawberry juice that accumulates as you roast your berries and thought it would match well with a little bit of a heat in a sauce to dip my roasted shrimp in.
Cook and blend the sauce!
Making this sauce was as easy as roasting the berries, then simmering the remaining ingredients on the stovetop with the strawberries for a short time.
Blend it all together!
After cooling for a little bit, I put it all in my nutribullet and blended it up until it was nice and smooth.
Roast your shrimp.
While my sauce was simmering I roasted my shrimp that I was going to serve with the sauce. Simply seasoned with a little bit of olive oil, salt and pepper, these took only about 6 minutes in the oven. Once cooled, I then put them in the refrigerator to keep cold.
Prepare to serve.
I love the little tasting spoons and I always use them for intimate gatherings with several appetizers on the menu.
What are some of your favorite ways to serve strawberries all winter long? I would love to hear some of your ideas! What you you serve this Roasted Strawberry Chipotle Sauce with?
Be sure to check out what other SundaySupper Tastemakers made with Florida Strawberries by visiting the links below!
Roasted Strawberry Chipotle Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 quart strawberries cleaned, hulled and sliced
- ⅓ cup sugar-free ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free strawberry jam
- 1 tablespoon golden monkfruit
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 chipotle chili in adobo chopped
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Line a baking pan with foil and place strawberries in a single layer. Use enough foil to fold up sides so the strawberry juice does not escape. Roast in oven until they start to caramelize, about 15 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients to a medium sized sauce pan and bring to a boil. Add roasted strawberries and juice. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for about 20 minutes. Add the cilantro and puree in a food processor or blender.
Caroline
That sauce sounds delicious, and those apps look so elegant. Sure the sauce is great with other things too.
Cindys Recipes and Writings
I'd like to try this on flatbread with chicken and caramelized onions1
Liz
You're a genius! This smoky strawberry sauce sounds fabulous! Perfect with shrimp (such an elegant appetizer), but I'm also loving the thought of using it to glaze meatballs!
Hezzi-D
That sauce sounds delicious and I love how you served it on the spoons with shrimp!
Claudia Lamascolo
wow now that is heaven on a little dipper! love it
Shelby
🙂 you make me smile Claudia! 🙂
Marion Myers
Love the sound of this sauce. You can never go wrong with a sweet heat and I'm sure this one is amazing. Thanks for sharing! I hope you have a very merry holiday season, Shelby 🙂
Shelby
Thanks Marion! Wishing you the happiest of holidays too! XO!