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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!
Easy Cocktail Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice or to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- a few dashes hot sauce
- replace 2 tablespoons of ketchup with chili sauce
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Dip, Party Food, Sauce
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Works great as a dipping sauce for deep-fried mozzarella sticks! I much prefer it with chili sauce over ketchup however.
Ooo, that would be delicious!
I make this recipe all the time, but never had the measurements, just went by experience. The only thing I do differently is I add about a teaspoon of lemon zest. Either way, delicious!
So glad you enjoyed it, Trish! Thank you for sharing your tip.
This was easy, forgiving and had a nice bite. I added hot sauce because we are a spice-loving family. I especially like how easy it was to make and the simple, straightforward ingredients.
So glad you loved it Gilda!