Description
This sauce is zesty and tangy, perfect for seafood. It’s made with fresh ingredients for a great taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup, plain, without added sugars
- 1 tablespoon horseradish (prepared), adjust to heat preference
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, authentic version recommended
- To taste hot sauce, for optional spicy kick
- To taste salt and pepper, to boost flavors
Instructions
Step 1 — Gather: First, get all your ingredients ready. You’ll need ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce for extra heat.
Step 2 — Mix the Base: In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup of ketchup with 2 tablespoons of horseradish. You can adjust the horseradish to your liking.
Step 3 — Add Flavor: Then, add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice for a zesty touch. A dash of Worcestershire sauce will enhance the flavors.
Step 4 — Season: If you want it spicier, add a few dashes of hot sauce. Mix everything until it’s smooth.
Step 5 — Chill & Serve: Let the sauce chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This step lets the flavors blend perfectly. Now, enjoy your homemade cocktail sauce with shrimp, crab, or other seafood. These steps will help you feel confident in making this classic sauce.
Notes
- Flavor Balancing: Taste as you go. Not all ketchup or horseradish is the same, so adjust to get the flavor you want.
- Ingredient Freshness: Choose fresh ingredients over canned ones for the best taste. Fresh lemon juice adds a nice brightness to the sauce.
- Variations: Try adding different things like Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce to make your sauce unique.
- Storage Tips: Keep leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. Letting the flavors mix together will make it even better!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Appetizer, sauces
- Method: No-Cook Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g