Simple Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

Elevate your seafood platter with this quick and flavorful Simple Shrimp Cocktail Sauce! Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required, this homemade sauce is a zesty blend of tangy ketchup, bold horseradish, fresh lemon juice, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Add optional hot sauce for a spicy kick and season to perfection with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Perfectly balanced with a vibrant, tangy flavor, this chilled sauce pairs beautifully with tender, succulent shrimp, making it a must-have for elegant appetizers or casual gatherings. Fresh, easy, and irresistibly delicious—this recipe is your go-to for serving up restaurant-quality shrimp cocktail at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

0.5 cup Ketchup
2 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
0.25 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional, such as Tabasco)
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ketchup and horseradish.

Step 2

Add the fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using).

Step 3

Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste.

Step 4

Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more horseradish for extra kick or lemon juice for additional tanginess.

Step 6

Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, or until ready to serve.

Step 7

Serve chilled alongside cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp for the perfect shrimp cocktail!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(175.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	276.0

Total Fat 16.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.3g
Cholesterol 16mg	0%
Sodium 1395.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g	0%
Total Sugars 24.9g
Protein 0.5g	0%

Vitamin D 2.6IU	0%
Calcium 13.3mg	0%
Iron 0.5mg	0%
Potassium 79.1mg	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: 51.6%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 47.7%