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Cocktail Sauce Recipe

Cocktail Sauce Recipe: Tangy and Spicy

Classic Cocktail Sauce with tangy, spicy flavor.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Optional: Lemon wedge parsley sprig
  • Suggested Pairings: Shrimp cocktail white wine

Instructions
 

  • Whisk ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire, hot sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with horseradish or lemon juice.
  • Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Serve in a white ceramic bowl with a lemon wedge, parsley, and shrimp.

Notes

  • Chill to meld flavors.
  • Store in the fridge for 1 week or freeze for 3 months.
  • Try vegan or spicy variations.
  • Pair with oysters.