Easy Seafood Cocktail Sauce Recipe

Spice up your seafood with this zesty, easy-to-make cocktail sauce! A perfect blend of tangy tomato, creamy mayonnaise, and a kick of horseradish and hot sauce, this recipe is completely customizable to your spice preference. Ready in 5 minutes, it's the ultimate shortcut to deliciousness for shrimp, crab, or any of your favorite seafood.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 264 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (23 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Seafood Cocktail Sauce

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How to Make Easy Seafood Cocktail Sauce

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (or more, to taste), 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (or more, to taste), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is optional but recommended.
  4. Before serving, taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more horseradish for extra zing, or more hot sauce for extra heat.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

125 g

Sugar

171g

Fat

0g

Carbs

19g