Description
Elevate your seafood dishes with our zesty Cocktail Sauce Recipe. This homemade seafood sauce combines fresh ingredients for a delightful flavor that outshines any store-bought variety. In just minutes, you can whip up a tangy condiment that’s perfect for shrimp cocktails, crab legs, or as a dipping sauce for fried seafood. The balance of sweetness from the ketchup, spiciness from horseradish, and acidity from lemon juice creates an irresistible blend that complements any seafood platter. Customize it to suit your taste by adjusting the spice levels or experimenting with additional ingredients. Enjoy this quick and easy recipe for casual gatherings or elegant dinners alike!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 3–4 dashes hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine ketchup, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of prepared horseradish and adjust to taste for desired spiciness.
- If you enjoy heat, add hot sauce according to preference.
- Mix well and serve chilled with your favorite seafood.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 27
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor. Let the sauce chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to enhance the flavor. Feel free to add spices like smoked paprika for an extra kick.