Cocktail Sauce Shrimp or Any Seafood

Elevate your seafood platter with this zesty and irresistible Cocktail Sauce, perfect for shrimp, crab, oysters, or any fresh catch of the day! Made in just 5 minutes, this no-cook recipe combines classic ingredients like rich ketchup, tangy fresh lemon juice, and the fiery kick of prepared horseradish and hot sauce. Infused with a hint of Worcestershire sauce and balanced with a dash of salt and pepper, this cocktail sauce delivers bold, flavorful bites with every dip. Once chilled, the flavors meld beautifully, making it the ultimate companion for any seafood spread. Whether you’re hosting a party or preparing a light appetizer, this versatile and easy-to-make sauce will take your seafood experience to the next level.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

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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 (like Tabasco)
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to the bowl.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the salt and ground black pepper.

Step 4

Stir all ingredients together until fully combined and smooth.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more horseradish for spice or more lemon juice for tang.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cocktail sauce for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled with cooked shrimp, crab, oysters, or any seafood of your choice.

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%