K Jon's Creole Cocktail Sauce

Elevate your seafood experience with K Jon's Creole Cocktail Sauce, a tantalizing homemade sauce bursting with bold, zesty flavors. This quick 10-minute recipe blends tangy ketchup, spicy prepared horseradish, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of Worcestershire for a rich base, perfectly spiced with Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, and a dash of hot sauce. The addition of garlic and a hint of black pepper round out the robust flavor profile, making this sauce the ultimate companion for shrimp cocktail, oysters, or crab legs. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve it fresh or let it chill to deepen its bold Creole-inspired taste. A must-try for any seafood lover craving a homemade, restaurant-quality dipping sauce!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (e.g., Louisiana hot sauce or Tabasco)
• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Granulated garlic or garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ketchup and prepared horseradish. Stir until well incorporated.

Step 2

Add the fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to the bowl. Mix evenly to combine all the wet ingredients.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, black pepper, and salt. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices throughout the sauce.

Step 4

Taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference, adding more horseradish for heat, lemon juice for tanginess, or hot sauce for extra spice.

Step 5

If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 6

Transfer the cocktail sauce to a serving dish or airtight container. Serve immediately with seafood, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week to allow the flavors to develop further.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(319.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	396.5

Total Fat 16.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.4g
Cholesterol 16mg	0%
Sodium 2645.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 46.5g
Protein 0.9g	0%

Vitamin D 2.6IU	0%
Calcium 18.6mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 147.0mg	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: 35.9%

Protein: 0.9%

Carbs: 63.3%