Homemade Cocktail Sauce
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5
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
58 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Cocktail Sauce
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Homemade Cocktail Sauce combines ketchup, chili sauce, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice for a tangy and sharp condiment. The horseradish adds a distinctive heat, while lemon juice brightens the flavor. It's a classic accompaniment typically served with seafood such as shrimp or crab. Letting the sauce sit for about an hour before serving allows the flavors to blend smoothly, ensuring a more balanced taste.
Description
Homemade Cocktail Sauce is a traditional condiment made from a mix of ketchup and chili sauce, providing a sweet and slightly spicy base. Horseradish brings a pungent heat that contrasts well with the richness of the sauces, and Worcestershire sauce adds depth and umami. The lemon juice adds acidity to balance the flavors and add freshness. Mixing these ingredients and allowing the sauce to rest for about an hour enhances the melding of flavors. This sauce pairs well particularly with cold seafood dishes, lending a spicy tang that complements the natural sweetness of shellfish.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 2 tablespoon horseradish
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Allow the flavors to marry for about an hour before serving.
Notes
- Store the cocktail sauce in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Allow the sauce to rest at least one hour before serving to develop its full flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
58kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
612mg
(26%)
Potassium
197mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
310IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
6.9mg
(8%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 612mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 310IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6.9mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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