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A shrimp being dipped into cocktail sauce
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Homemade Cocktail Sauce

You only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this easy homemade cocktail sauce! Serve with shrimp cocktail, seafood, or mozzarella sticks!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cocktail Sauce
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 44kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Use a small whisk to mix well.
    Ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and tabasco sauce in a small mixing bowl
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. The longer you let the sauce rest, the better the flavors will meld (I like to let it rest at least 2-3 hours, ideally overnight).
    A small mixing bowl of cocktail sauce with a whisk
  • Serve with shrimp or your favorite seafood dish. Also great with mozzarella sticks!
    A shrimp being dipped into cocktail sauce

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Notes

  • Make sure to use PREPARED horseradish, not horseradish root. 
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • Add some lemon zest to give your cocktail sauce even more zing! 

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg