Cocktail Sauce Recipe
A quick and tangy homemade cocktail sauce perfect for pairing with shrimp or any chilled seafood. This sauce combines the sweetness of ketchup and chili sauce with the spicy kick of horseradish, balanced by lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce for a zesty, flavorful condiment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Sauce/Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cocktail Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup mild chili sauce (like Heinz)
- 3–4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce (like Tabasco)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the ketchup, mild chili sauce, prepared horseradish, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce into a mixing bowl.
- Whisk the Sauce: Using a whisk or fork, vigorously stir all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Season to Taste: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning by adding salt and freshly ground black pepper as desired to enhance the flavor balance.
- Serve and Store: Serve immediately with chilled shrimp or any other cold seafood. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- The amount of horseradish can be adjusted to make the sauce milder or spicier according to your preference.
- This sauce is best served cold and is a great accompaniment to seafood dishes like shrimp cocktail, crab legs, or oysters.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor impact.
- Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container and consume within 5 days for optimal freshness and safety.
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