Brown Sugar Lemon Cocktail Sauce
Elevate your seafood spread with this tangy and sweet Brown Sugar Lemon Cocktail Sauce! Bursting with a dynamic balance of flavors, this quick and easy no-cook recipe combines classic ketchup and prepared horseradish with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice, the deep caramel notes of brown sugar, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce for complexity. Optional hot sauce adds a customizable kick, while a hint of salt and black pepper ties it all together. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile cocktail sauce pairs beautifully with shrimp, crab, or any seafood of your choice. Make it ahead and chill to let the flavors meld for a truly irresistible dipping experience that’s perfect for parties, appetizers, or casual family meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup and prepared horseradish. Stir well until evenly mixed.
Add the fresh lemon juice and brown sugar to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to dissolve the sugar.
Stir in Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce, if using. Adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your desired level of heat.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to incorporate.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, adding more horseradish for heat or lemon juice for brightness if desired.
Transfer the cocktail sauce to a serving bowl and cover. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold with shrimp, crab, or other seafood. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
72 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 307 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 22 mg | 0% | |
*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.
