Cocktail Sauce

Elevate your seafood platters with this quick and zesty homemade Cocktail Sauce, the ultimate pairing for shrimp cocktail, crab legs, and more. This simple, no-cook recipe combines pantry staples like ketchup, prepared horseradish, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce with a hint of heat from hot sauce and a citrusy kick of fresh lemon juice. Ready in just 5 minutes, this tangy and versatile sauce is perfectly balanced with a touch of salt and pepper, making it a crowd-pleasing addition to your next gathering. Refrigerate it to let the bold flavors meld, and serve chilled for an irresistibly fresh complement to your favorite seafood dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 cup Ketchup
2 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
0.25 teaspoons Salt
0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.

Step 3

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 4

Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth and evenly combined.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, such as adding more horseradish for extra spice or a few more drops of hot sauce for heat.

Step 6

Transfer the cocktail sauce to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve chilled with seafood, such as shrimp or crab, and enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(299.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	382.1

Total Fat 16.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.3g
Cholesterol 16mg	0%
Sodium 1916.5mg	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 13.0mg	0%
Iron 0.5mg	0%
Potassium 84.4mg	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: 36.9%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 62.6%