Description

This homemade cocktail sauce recipe offers a zesty and tangy complement to seafood dishes. Made with a simple blend of ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce, it’s easy to prepare and perfect for enhancing the flavors of shrimp, crab, or oysters. Chilling the sauce allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a balanced and flavorful condiment.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

1 cup (240 ml) ketchup
2 tablespoons (30 g) prepared horseradish

Flavor Enhancers

1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon (5 ml) hot sauce, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) salt, or to taste

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Instructions

Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients listed to ensure a smooth preparation process.
Combine Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the ketchup and prepared horseradish until well blended.
Add Flavor Enhancers: Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to the base mixture for added zest and depth of flavor.
Adjust Seasoning: Add salt and more hot sauce if desired to balance the taste and achieve preferred heat level and consistency.
Chill the Sauce: Place the mixed sauce in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes allowing the flavors to meld and develop.

Notes

Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
Adjust hot sauce according to your preferred spice level.
The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Perfect pairing with shrimp cocktail, crab legs, or fried seafood.