Southwestern Cocktail Sauce Recipe

Spice up your seafood with this vibrant Southwestern Cocktail Sauce! Inspired by Southern Living, this zesty dipping sauce blends the perfect balance of heat and tang. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will elevate your shrimp, fish, or crab to a whole new level. Easy to make and even better after chilling, this recipe is a must-try for your next gathering.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 99.7 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Southwestern Cocktail Sauce

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How to Make Southwestern Cocktail Sauce

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, mayonnaise, lime juice, and diced jalapeño until well combined.
  2. Stir in the finely chopped cilantro, cumin, and smoked paprika.
  3. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
  5. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with extra cilantro sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

52 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g