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Basic Cocktail Sauce Recipe

This incredibly easy cocktail sauce recipe comes together in minutes! Perfect for shrimp, crab, or any seafood, this zesty and tangy sauce is a must-have for your next get-together. It's easily customizable to your preferred level of spice and saltiness.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Calories 117 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basic Cocktail Sauce

  • 1 cup Tomato Ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Prepared Horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Celery Salt, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce

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How to Make Basic Cocktail Sauce

  1. In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
  2. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  3. Add celery salt and Tabasco sauce to taste, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. (The longer it chills, the better the flavor!)
  5. Serve chilled with your favorite seafood or crudités.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

45 g

Sugar

97g

Fat

0g

Carbs

10g

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Starters Appetizers & Snacks American 30 Minutes Or Less

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