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An oval platter of roasted shrimp cocktail with a homemade cocktail sauce in a white bowl.
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Cocktail Sauce

Learn how to make a homemade cocktail sauce with minimal ingredients and time – and it’s so much better than the store bought version.
Course Appetizer, Condiment
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 20kcal
Author Julie Blanner

Ingredients

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons horseradish prepared
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions

  • Combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and minced garlic.
  • Serve as a dip with the shrimp.

Notes

Tips

  • Play around with the amounts of each ingredients. For example, start with just a dash of hot sauce if you’re unsure how hot you’d like it!
  • Buy high quality ingredients. In simple recipes like this one, each ingredient will shine.
  • Be careful not to choose a flavored or enhanced prepared horseradish, as it can completely alter the taste of this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg