Kevin's Kicked Up Cocktail Sauce
Spice up your seafood spread with "Kevin's Kicked Up Cocktail Sauce," a bold and zesty homemade dip that’s ready in just 10 minutes. This quick and easy recipe combines the tangy sweetness of ketchup with the fiery punch of horseradish, a splash of lemon juice, and a hint of heat from hot sauce, all balanced with the savory depth of Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Perfectly tailored to your taste, this cocktail sauce can be customized for more heat or tang and is best served chilled for maximum flavor. Whether you're dipping shrimp, crab legs, or oysters, this crowd-pleasing condiment will elevate your appetizer game. Don't forget the optional paprika garnish for a touch of color and added flair!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 3 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (e.g. Tabasco)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Paprika (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the ketchup, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 2
Whisk all the ingredients together thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
Step 3
Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust the flavors to your preference. Add more horseradish for extra heat, more lemon juice for additional tang, or more hot sauce for a spicier kick.
Step 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 5
Before serving, stir the sauce well and sprinkle a dash of paprika on top, if desired, for an added pop of color and flavor.
Step 6
Serve chilled with cooked shrimp, raw oysters, crab legs, or any seafood of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (334.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 477.8 |
| Total Fat 25.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 14.0g | |
| Cholesterol 24mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1556.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 65.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 47.9g | |
| Protein 0.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 3.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 17.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 119.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories