Classic Homemade Shrimp Cocktail Sauce in Minutes
At our house, we’re pretty picky about shrimp cocktail sauce. The bottled stuff doesn’t make the cut. That’s the reason we use the restaurant tried and true recipe. Simple and flavorful. The prefect pairing for so many things.
Servings: 4 servings, 1 cup
Calories: 62kcal
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Ketchup your favorite brand or even homemade ketchup if you’re feeling ambitious
- 3/4 Teaspoon Horseradish adjust the amount of horseradish to your taste
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Stir and Taste: Combine the ketchup, horseradish, and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix well.1 Cup Ketchup, 3/4 Teaspoon Horseradish, 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- Customize the Flavor: Taste and adjust. Like it spicier? Add more horseradish or a little hot sauce.
- Chill and Serve: Let the sauce chill in the fridge for 15–30 minutes if you have time—it helps the flavors blend beautifully.
Your Own Private Notes
Notes
Serve it in a small serving bowl alongside cocktail shrimp, or spoon it into a fancy dish with lemon wedges for a special dinner.
Optional Flavor Add-Ins
• A splash of Worcestershire sauce
• A dash of hot sauce or hot pepper sauce
• A pinch of black pepper or garlic salt
• A tiny spoonful of brown sugar for sweetness
• A dash of cider vinegar or lime juice for added tang
Optional Flavor Add-Ins
• A splash of Worcestershire sauce
• A dash of hot sauce or hot pepper sauce
• A pinch of black pepper or garlic salt
• A tiny spoonful of brown sugar for sweetness
• A dash of cider vinegar or lime juice for added tang
Nutrition
Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 548mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg