Spicy Cocktail Sauce

Transform your seafood experience with this bold and flavorful Spicy Cocktail Sauce, a quick and easy homemade condiment that’s ready in just 5 minutes! Perfectly balanced with the tangy sweetness of ketchup, the zesty kick of prepared horseradish, and a splash of fresh lemon juice, this sauce gets an irresistible smoky heat from smoked paprika and hot sauce like Tabasco. A hint of Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder adds depth, making it the ultimate companion for shrimp, oysters, or any seafood spread. Simply mix, chill, and serve to elevate your appetizers—ideal for parties, holidays, or any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

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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)
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup and prepared horseradish.

Step 2

Add the fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir well to combine.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 4

Taste the sauce and adjust the heat level by adding more hot sauce or horseradish if desired.

Step 5

Refrigerate the cocktail sauce for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve chilled with shrimp, oysters, or your favorite seafood. Enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(267.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	226.9

Total Fat 0.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1094.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g	0%
Total Sugars 43.3g
Protein 0.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 13.0mg	0%
Iron 0.7mg	0%
Potassium 102.6mg	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: 0.7%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 98.6%