Southwestern Cocktail Sauce
Add a bold, smoky kick to your seafood spread with this Southwestern Cocktail Sauce, a zesty twist on the classic! Featuring ketchup as its base, this sauce gets its fiery flavor from chipotle chili in adobo, smoky paprika, and a hint of hot sauce, while fresh lime juice and horseradish bring a tangy, peppery balance. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy blender recipe combines pantry staples like cumin and garlic with optional fresh cilantro for a herby finish. Perfectly paired with shrimp, crab legs, or fried appetizers, this chilled dip is a must-try for gatherings, game nights, or casual entertaining. Whether you’re after a spicy bite or a smoky-sweet flavor profile, this versatile cocktail sauce hits all the right notes for your next party platter.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 piece Chipotle chili in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon Adobo sauce (from chipotle can)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Add the ketchup, prepared horseradish, fresh lime juice, chipotle chili, adobo sauce, ground cumin, smoked paprika, hot sauce, and minced garlic to a blender or food processor.
Blend the ingredients together until smooth. For more texture, pulse rather than fully blending.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. If a smokier or spicier flavor is desired, add more chipotle chili or adobo sauce.
If using fresh cilantro, finely chop it and stir it into the blended mixture for a fresh herbal note.
Transfer the Southwestern Cocktail Sauce into a small bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold as a dipping sauce for shrimp, seafood, or appetizers. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
24 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.2 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 118 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.2 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 18 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.
