Kicked Up Cocktail Sauce

Elevate your seafood experience with this bold and flavorful Kicked Up Cocktail Sauce, a zesty twist on the classic condiment. Featuring a harmonious blend of tangy ketchup, fiery prepared horseradish, and the citrusy pop of freshly squeezed lemon juice, this easy, no-cook recipe comes together in just 5 minutes. A dash of Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce adds depth and heat, while garlic, paprika, and ground black pepper round out the vibrant flavor profile. Perfectly balanced and customizable, this sauce pairs beautifully with shrimp, oysters, or any seafood dish. Make ahead, chill, and enjoy an irresistible homemade cocktail sauce that’s guaranteed to impress at your next gathering.

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 (such as Tabasco)
1 clove garlic, finely minced
0.5 teaspoon paprika
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.25 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Stir in the finely minced garlic, paprika, ground black pepper, and sea salt. Continue mixing until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 4

Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more hot sauce for extra heat or additional lemon juice for more tanginess.

Step 5

Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Serve cold alongside shrimp, oysters, or any seafood dish. Enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(303.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	389.3

Total Fat 16.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.3g
Cholesterol 16mg	0%
Sodium 1909.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	0%
Total Sugars 46.1g
Protein 0.8g	0%

Vitamin D 2.6IU	0%
Calcium 20.6mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 122.6mg	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: 0.8%

Carbs: 62.7%