Description
This classic cocktail sauce is a quick and flavorful condiment perfect for pairing with shrimp and other cold seafood dishes. Made with ketchup, mild chili sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of hot sauce, it delivers the perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and savory flavors in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup mild chili sauce (like Heinz)
- 3-4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce (like Tabasco)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add ketchup, mild chili sauce, prepared horseradish, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce into a mixing bowl.
- Whisk the Sauce: Whisk all ingredients together until thoroughly combined, creating a smooth and consistent sauce.
- Season to Taste: Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust salt and black pepper to your liking for the perfect balance of flavors.
- Serve: Serve immediately with shrimp or any cold seafood of your choice.
- Store Leftovers: Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of horseradish according to your preferred spice level.
- For a milder sauce, reduce the hot sauce or omit it entirely.
- This sauce is best served chilled.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Shake or stir well before serving if stored.
