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Red Lobster Brussel Sprouts Sauce

The crispy, caramelized Brussels sprouts served at Red Lobster wouldn't be as memorable without their signature glaze. This Red Lobster Brussel Sprouts sauce recipe features a perfectly balanced sweet and savory soy-ginger glaze that enhances roasted vegetables with bold, irresistible flavor. Easy to make and versatile, this sauce is perfect not just for sprouts but also for other roasted veggies or proteins.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: condiment, sauce
Cuisine: American, asian fusion
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredient Quantity
  • Low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup
  • Honey or maple syrup 2 tablespoons
  • Rice vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • Sesame oil 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh ginger grated 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic minced 1 clove
  • Cornstarch optional 1 teaspoon
  • Water for slurry 2 teaspoons

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Small bowl (for cornstarch slurry, if used)

Method
 

  1. Mix Base Ingredients
  2. In a small saucepan, combine:
  3. 1/4 cup soy sauce
  4. 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
  5. 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  6. 1 tsp sesame oil
  7. 1 tsp grated ginger
  8. 1 clove minced garlic
  9. Simmer
  10. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently. Let it simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until aromatic and slightly reduced.
  11. (Optional) Thicken
  12. If a thicker glaze is preferred:
  13. In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tsp water to form a slurry.
  14. Add to the simmering sauce while stirring constantly.
  15. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  16. Rest & Serve
  17. Remove from heat and let the sauce sit for about 2 minutes before using. Drizzle over freshly roasted Brussels sprouts and toss to coat.