Hot and Zesty Cocktail Sauce
Elevate your appetizer game with this Hot and Zesty Cocktail Sauce, a bold and flavorful twist on the classic condiment! Bursting with tangy ketchup, fiery horseradish, and a splash of fresh lemon juice, this easy-to-make recipe is perfectly balanced with savory Worcestershire sauce, a hint of garlic, and the smoky depth of paprika. A dash of hot sauce adds a customizable kick, making it the ultimate dipping sauce for shrimp, crab, oysters, or even fried appetizers. Ready in just 5 minutes, this cocktail sauce is a quick and delicious way to impress your guests with its vibrant, homemade flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the ketchup and prepared horseradish.
Add the fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to the bowl.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Using a whisk or spoon, stir the ingredients together until fully combined and smooth.
Taste the sauce and adjust the heat or acidity by adding more horseradish, hot sauce, or lemon juice, if desired.
Transfer the cocktail sauce to a serving dish or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together (optional but recommended).
Serve chilled with your favorite seafood or appetizers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.5 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1918 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 138 mg | 3% | |
*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.
