Homemade Cocktail Sauce
Elevate your seafood experience with this quick and easy Homemade Cocktail Sauce recipe, ready in just 5 minutes! Bursting with bold flavors, this classic sauce combines tangy ketchup, zesty prepared horseradish, and a hint of fresh lemon juice for the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce and optional hot sauce for an extra kick, then season to perfection with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Ideal for pairing with chilled shrimp, crab cakes, or your favorite appetizers, this DIY cocktail sauce is the ultimate make-at-home condiment that’s fresher and more flavorful than store-bought. Whip it up in minutes, let it chill to meld the flavors, and impress your guests with a deliciously customizable seafood dip. Perfect for entertaining and packed with pantry staples, this versatile sauce is sure to become a go-to recipe for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 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.
Add the fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using) to the bowl.
Sprinkle the salt and freshly ground black pepper into the mixture.
Using a whisk or spoon, mix all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
Taste the sauce and adjust the level of horseradish, salt, or hot sauce based on your personal preference.
Transfer the cocktail sauce to a serving dish or airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve with chilled shrimp, seafood, or your favorite appetizers. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one 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 | 1941 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.1 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 | 82 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.
