Auntie Emlou's Seafood Cocktail Sauce Recipe

Name: Auntie Emlou's Seafood Cocktail Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup prepared horseradish; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional); 2 cups ketchup; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; lemon wedges, for garnish; fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

A taste of family tradition! This recipe recreates my Great Aunt Emlou's beloved seafood cocktail sauce – a vibrant, zesty condiment perfect for shrimp, crab, or enjoyed straight from the spoon! Inspired by her secret recipe (which she never quite shared!), this version captures that same delicious, nostalgic flavor. We're talking a classic American chili sauce-based cocktail sauce, not Asian chili sauce. Find your favorite American chili sauce (like Heinz) in the condiment aisle.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 79.1 kcal

Protein 4g

Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Auntie Emlou's Seafood Cocktail Sauce

1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
2 cups ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
lemon wedges, for garnish
fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

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How to Make Auntie Emlou's Seafood Cocktail Sauce

In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, chili sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and cocktail sauce.
Gently stir in the finely chopped celery and onion.
Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is crucial for the best flavor!
Serve chilled with your favorite cooked shrimp, crab, or other seafood. Or, for a truly decadent treat, eat it straight from the bowl with a spoon!
Garnish with extra lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

Carbs

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Low Protein Healthy Sauces Appetizers Condiments Etc Seafood Easy Low Fat Shrimp Crab Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Savory Sauces Low In Something Shellfish 3 Steps Or Less