Description
This zesty, spicy cocktail sauce is the perfect accompaniment to shrimp, seafood, or any appetizer you want to add a kick to. Packed with horseradish, hot sauce, and a touch of lemon juice, it delivers bold flavors in every dip!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco or your preferred choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ketchup and horseradish.
- Add the lemon juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more hot sauce, horseradish, or salt and pepper as needed.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve with shrimp, crab, or any seafood of your choice.
Notes
- Adjust the level of heat by increasing or decreasing the hot sauce and horseradish.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For extra flavor, try adding a bit of garlic powder or cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: sauce
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0g