Nutrition Facts for Basic cocktail sauce

Basic Cocktail Sauce

Elevate your seafood spread with this quick and easy Basic Cocktail Sauce, a tangy and flavorful classic perfect for dipping. Made with pantry staples like ketchup, prepared horseradish, and a splash of fresh lemon juice, this zesty sauce comes together in just 5 minutes and can be tailored to your taste with a dash of hot sauce for added heat. A hint of Worcestershire sauce, along with salt and freshly ground black pepper, creates the perfect balance of savory and spicy notes. Ideal for shrimp cocktail, oysters, or crab cakes, this chilled cocktail sauce is a must-have for seafood lovers and can be refrigerated for up to a week—perfect for prepping ahead of parties or weeknight dinners!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100
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Prep Time:5 mins
Cook Time:0 mins
Total Time:5 mins
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ketchup and prepared horseradish.

Step 2

Stir in the fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using) until well blended.

Step 3

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5

Serve chilled with seafood such as shrimp, oysters, or crab cakes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size (299.4g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 382.4
Total Fat 16.3g 0%
Saturated Fat 2.7g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.3g
Cholesterol 16mg 0%
Sodium 2001.3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.2g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 0%
Total Sugars 46.0g
Protein 0.5g 0%
Vitamin D 2.6IU 0%
Calcium 13.3mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 0%
Potassium 84.1mg 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.9%
Protein: 0.5%
Carbs: 62.6%