by Holly
A zesty cocktail sauce is so easy to make with just a few ingredients!
Of course this condiment is great for dipping cold shrimp but it’s also great for other types of seafood!
No need to buy the store-bought variety when cocktail sauce is so easy to make at home with things that you already have in the fridge!
What is in Cocktail Sauce?
Cocktail sauce contains just a few ingredients. Simply stir them together (per the recipe below) and refrigerate.
- ketchup (can substitute chili sauce if desired)
- horseradish
- Worcestershire
- lemon juice
More Uses
Cocktail sauce is great for shrimp cocktail and scallops but also tastes great as a zesty dip.
Use for fries, or even as a topping for scrambled eggs or really anything that needs an extra punch of flavor!
Delicious Dip Recipes
- Sour Cream Dip – great for a potluck
- Sausage Cheese Dip – with spicy Italian sausage
- The Best Spinach Artichoke Dip – 5 star recipe
- Cheesy Hot Crab Dip – perfect party appetizer
- Creamy BLT Dip – easy & creamy
Did you make this homemade Cocktail Sauce? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
Cocktail Sauce
Prep Time 5 minutesCook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Course Appetizer, Dip, Party Food, Sauce
Cuisine AmericanHomemade cocktail sauce is perfect for cold shrimp, roasted veggies, or even baked potatoes!
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or to taste
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
Optional Additions:
- a few dashes hot sauce
- replace 2 tablespoons of ketchup with chili sauce
Nutrition Information
Calories: 199, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1636mg, Potassium: 626mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 38g, Vitamin A: 821IU, Vitamin C: 16mg, Calcium: 42mg, Iron: 1mg
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