Southwestern Cocktail Sauce
Add a bold, smoky kick to your seafood spread with this Southwestern Cocktail Sauce, a zesty twist on the classic! Featuring ketchup as its base, this sauce gets its fiery flavor from chipotle chili in adobo, smoky paprika, and a hint of hot sauce, while fresh lime juice and horseradish bring a tangy, peppery balance. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy blender recipe combines pantry staples like cumin and garlic with optional fresh cilantro for a herby finish. Perfectly paired with shrimp, crab legs, or fried appetizers, this chilled dip is a must-try for gatherings, game nights, or casual entertaining. Whether you’re after a spicy bite or a smoky-sweet flavor profile, this versatile cocktail sauce hits all the right notes for your next party platter.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 piece Chipotle chili in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon Adobo sauce (from chipotle can)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
Add the ketchup, prepared horseradish, fresh lime juice, chipotle chili, adobo sauce, ground cumin, smoked paprika, hot sauce, and minced garlic to a blender or food processor.
Step 2
Blend the ingredients together until smooth. For more texture, pulse rather than fully blending.
Step 3
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. If a smokier or spicier flavor is desired, add more chipotle chili or adobo sauce.
Step 4
If using fresh cilantro, finely chop it and stir it into the blended mixture for a fresh herbal note.
Step 5
Transfer the Southwestern Cocktail Sauce into a small bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 6
Serve cold as a dipping sauce for shrimp, seafood, or appetizers. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (331.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 410.7 |
| Total Fat 17.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 9.3g | |
| Cholesterol 16mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2088.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 67.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 47.1g | |
| Protein 1.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 2.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 31.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 163.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories