Simple Shrimp Cocktail Sauce
Elevate your seafood platter with this quick and flavorful Simple Shrimp Cocktail Sauce! Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required, this homemade sauce is a zesty blend of tangy ketchup, bold horseradish, fresh lemon juice, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Add optional hot sauce for a spicy kick and season to perfection with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Perfectly balanced with a vibrant, tangy flavor, this chilled sauce pairs beautifully with tender, succulent shrimp, making it a must-have for elegant appetizers or casual gatherings. Fresh, easy, and irresistibly delicious—this recipe is your go-to for serving up restaurant-quality shrimp cocktail at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional, such as Tabasco)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ketchup and horseradish.
Add the fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using).
Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste.
Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more horseradish for extra kick or lemon juice for additional tanginess.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, or until ready to serve.
Serve chilled alongside cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp for the perfect shrimp cocktail!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.3 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1396 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 79 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.
