Cocktail Sauce
This zesty and tangy cocktail sauce enhances any seafood dish with its perfect punch of flavor, making it an easy and delightful addition to your meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup The base of the sauce, brings sweetness and tanginess.
- 2 tablespoons horseradish sauce Adds that signature kick and heat.
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Provides acidity that brightens the flavors.
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Deepens the taste with umami.
- to taste none salt Enhances all the other flavors for balance.
- to taste none pepper Enhances all the other flavors for balance.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients: ketchup, horseradish sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Find a small mixing bowl.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice if using whole lemons for an extra zesty kick.
Mixing
- Add 1 cup of ketchup to the bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons of horseradish sauce.
- Squeeze in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
- Pour in 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix everything together until fully incorporated.
Serving
- Transfer the cocktail sauce into a serving dish.
- Pair it with your favorite seafood: shrimp, crab, or even veggies.
- Garnish if desired, and enjoy.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor and consider adjusting the horseradish based on your heat preference. This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week.