Basic Cocktail Sauce
Elevate your seafood spread with this quick and easy Basic Cocktail Sauce, a tangy and flavorful classic perfect for dipping. Made with pantry staples like ketchup, prepared horseradish, and a splash of fresh lemon juice, this zesty sauce comes together in just 5 minutes and can be tailored to your taste with a dash of hot sauce for added heat. A hint of Worcestershire sauce, along with salt and freshly ground black pepper, creates the perfect balance of savory and spicy notes. Ideal for shrimp cocktail, oysters, or crab cakes, this chilled cocktail sauce is a must-have for seafood lovers and can be refrigerated for up to a week—perfect for prepping ahead of parties or weeknight dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ketchup and prepared horseradish.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using) until well blended.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled with seafood such as shrimp, oysters, or crab cakes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.3 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 2001 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 84 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
