Gianni's Cocktail Sauce

Elevate your seafood experience with Gianni's Cocktail Sauce, a bold and tangy homemade dipping sauce that comes together in just 10 minutes! This easy recipe blends classic ingredients like ketchup, zesty horseradish, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of hot sauce for a perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and acidity. Seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, this sauce delivers a vibrant flavor kick that pairs beautifully with shrimp, oysters, or any seafood dish. Ideal for entertaining or casual dining, it’s best served chilled after allowing the flavors to meld in the fridge. Impress your guests with this simple yet flavorful cocktail sauce that’s a surefire hit at your next gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup Ketchup
2 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, add the ketchup as the base of your cocktail sauce.

Step 2

Stir in the prepared horseradish, adjusting the amount if you prefer a spicier or milder sauce.

Step 3

Add the fresh lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce to brighten and deepen the flavor.

Step 4

Mix in the hot sauce for a subtle heat; feel free to increase the quantity for a spicier kick.

Step 5

Season with salt, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even distribution.

Step 6

Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth and fully combined.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning or spice levels to your liking.

Step 8

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve chilled with shrimp, oysters, or your favorite seafood.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(312.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	388.0

Total Fat 16.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.4g
Cholesterol 16mg	0%
Sodium 1899.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g	0%
Total Sugars 46.4g
Protein 0.6g	0%

Vitamin D 2.6IU	0%
Calcium 15.5mg	0%
Iron 0.5mg	0%
Potassium 103.4mg	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: 36.5%

Protein: 0.6%

Carbs: 62.9%