Classic Cocktail Sauce

Elevate your seafood game with this simple yet flavorful Classic Cocktail Sauce recipe, a must-have condiment for shrimp cocktail, crab legs, or oysters on the half shell. Featuring a perfectly balanced blend of tangy ketchup, zesty horseradish, fresh lemon juice, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, this easy homemade sauce delivers the ideal mix of bold, savory, and spicy flavors. With just 5 minutes of preparation and a quick chill to meld the ingredients, this versatile dipping sauce is a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with any seafood spread. Skip the store-bought versions and impress your guests with this fresh, customizable cocktail sauce made entirely from pantry staples.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

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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 lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
5 dashes hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to the bowl. Stir well to combine.

Step 3

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure an even flavor distribution.

Step 4

Taste the sauce and adjust the level of horseradish, lemon juice, or hot sauce according to your personal preference.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 6

Serve chilled alongside your favorite seafood dishes, such as shrimp cocktail or oysters on the half shell.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(319.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	384.1

Total Fat 16.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.3g
Cholesterol 16mg	0%
Sodium 2056.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g	0%
Total Sugars 46.0g
Protein 0.5g	0%

Vitamin D 2.6IU	0%
Calcium 13.0mg	0%
Iron 0.5mg	0%
Potassium 104.4mg	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: 36.8%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 62.7%