Best Homemade Cocktail Sauce Recipe (Seafood Sauce)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Total Time
3 mins
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Servings
6 ounces
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Calories
27 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Best Homemade Cocktail Sauce Recipe (Seafood Sauce)
Description
Best Homemade Cocktail Sauce blends ketchup with fresh lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce to create a balanced, tangy base. The addition of prepared horseradish gives it a typical sharp heat characteristic of cocktails sauces, while minced garlic adds depth. Optional hot sauce can be added for those preferring stronger spice. The sauce is stirred together easily and served chilled.
The flavor is bright and acidic from lemon juice, smoky from Worcestershire, and piquant from horseradish and garlic. This sauce pairs well with shrimp, crab, or fried seafood as a dipping sauce. It can also be used on burgers or as a tangy vegetable dip, making it versatile beyond seafood.
The recipe stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to six months, allowing preparation ahead of time. The simplicity of ingredients also makes it easy to adjust ratios to personal preference.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons horseradish prepared
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3-4 dashes hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Mix the catsup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic in a small bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon of horseradish. Taste and add more if desired. Then stir in a few dashes of hot sauce if you like your cocktail sauce with extra kick.
Notes
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to six months.
- Use as a dipping sauce with seafood, as a burger topping, or a tangy dip for vegetables.
- Adjust horseradish and hot sauce quantity to control spiciness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 27 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 27kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 221mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 103IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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