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Quick Cocktail Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of ketchup
• 2 tablespoons horseradish
• Worcestershire sauce
• 1 lemon
• Tabasco sauce, to taste

Directions

In small bowl combine ketchup, horseradish, a dash of Worcestershire, a squirt of lemon, and a dash of Tabasco sauce. Chill and serve.

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(Shrimp) Cocktail Sauce

Recipe by Darlene Summers

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Ingredients Nutrition

• 1 cup catsup
• 1 -2 tablespoon horseradish (to your taste)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 ⁄₂ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ⁄₄ teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients and chill.
2. When ready to serve dip shrimp and enjoy.

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Nutrition Info

Serving Size: 1 (275 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 1

Amt. Per Serving % Daily Value Calories 163.9 Calories from Fat 5 3% Total Fat 0.6 g 0% Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 2220 mg 92% Total Carbohydrate 42.5 g 14% Dietary Fiber 0.9 g 3% Sugars 37.7 g 150% Protein 2.9 g 5%

The Best Cocktail Sauce Ever.

I’m pretty picky about my Cocktail Sauce. The bottled stuff just doesn’t cut it for me. Thankfully, I can have my Cocktail Sauce mixed up really quickly and even make more than I know we’ll need so that I have a little bit leftover.

It’s really good stuff, y’all.

Hence the name, “The Best Cocktail Sauce Ever.”

The other night we celebrated my my husband’s birthday. I pulled out all the stops making my husband’s favorite beef tenderloin with horsey sauce, company potatoes, and a huge salad. I even topped the meal off with my Southern Caramel Cake. I’d planned the meal of his dreams!

My family was all coming to supper and got to my house a little bit before everything was ready. I knew I needed something to tide us all over until supper was ready so I pulled out a bag of pre-cooked shrimp from the freezer and broiled them in the oven with garlic salt and butter. By the time they were finished, I had the cocktail sauce ready to go. My neice was just as excited about it as I was.

I love that girl.

We sat down, snacked on shrimp and cocktail sauce, and caught up with everything going on with her this year in high school. Boy, even though times change, some things stay the same – don’t they?

Anyway, back to the cocktail sauce.

You really should give it a try the next time you have shrimp, oysters, or the like.

Here’s how I make it.

• 2 cups ketchup
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons horseradish (adjust to taste)

1. Mix all ingredients together until well-combined.
2. Keep refrigerated.

Now, grab a plate of shrimp and dig in.

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dick kline says

I am from Lancaster county ,pa and this is the exact receipe that ived used for 55 years, good for you its great,quick and eazy.

Adele Margo says

Fantastic. Thank you

Enjoy it! Thanks!

I have made this many times and it is good. You can change it up a little by using Hintz chili sauce instead of ketchup.

Just like my Nanny used to make! I can never eat the bottled stuff. I actually take my own when we eat out!

How long will this last in the frig?

I made this the other night an it is divine! Best I have EVER tasted. Thank you!!

Great base recipe. I’m trying to standardize with recipes stuff that I typically do free hand. Found this and will haelp with that goal! This is how I make mine. Never buy the jar stuff (same with barbecue sauce). Would add that adding some hot sauce, cayenne or garlic chili sauce (to suit one’s taste) is a great way to add a bit of kick for palates that would enjoy such.

Thanks for providing this simple, wholesome and delicious recipe.

Nancye Pope says

I you shrimp cocktail sauce, do you use fresh horseradish, jarred pickled or what? Then the brand. Also, ketchups taste different. Which do you use? Thanking you in advance.

Can’t wait to try this for our oyster roast this weekend! Do you buy fresh horseradish & grate it. I have the horseradish that comes in a small jar.

I found that this was not at all spicy enough. I used 2 tablespoons of horseradish and added some minced capers, about 1 tablespoon. I always make from scratch, but never used Worcestershire before. That was a nice twist, which I will do from now on.

Robin Hyde says

I agree, the basic recipe was fine but not even a bit hot, I like cocktail sauce that makes my nostrils flare. I added, and added, and added horseradish until it got a little kick.

I tweeted the recipe by adding a little mor lemon juice and twice as much horseradish

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Cocktail Sauce

Ingredients (5)

• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco

• Calories 131
• Fat 0.27g
• Saturated fat 0.04g
• Trans fat
• Carbs 35.29g
• Fiber 1.07g
• Sugar 27.12g
• Protein 1.51g
• Cholesterol
• Sodium 1176.21mg
• Nutritional Analysis per serving (3 servings)Powered by

This classic cocktail sauce is a tangy, slightly spicy mixture of ketchup, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, and Tabasco sauce. Serve it with poached shrimp for a traditional shrimp cocktail or on briny oysters on the half shell.

Game plan: This recipe can be made up to 1 day ahead, covered, and refrigerated.

Basic Cocktail Sauce

Cocktail sauce is a common condiment served with chilled seafood. It's so easy to make it yourself that there is no reason to buy it at the store. Feel free to adjust the ingredients as needed (we like lots of Tabasco!)

under 30 minutes

ingredients

6 tablespoons tomato ketchup

2 tablespoons horseradish

4 tablespoons lemon juice

celery salt to taste

directions

Combine the ketchup, horseradish, and lemon juice in a bowl and whisk until completely mixed.

November 8, 2015

I was pleasantly surprised at how good this is.

February 17, 2015

Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. This recipe for basic cocktail sauce is the perfect accompaniment to seafood favorites like shrimp, calamari, crab, and so much more. The tabasco sauce is totally optional for those who prefer sauce with a kick to it. If preparing this for kids, or anyone who simply does not care for too much spice, feel free to leave it out and you will still have a flavorful sauce from the other ingredients.

October 21, 2013

I'm impressed. Didn't expect it to taste like real cocktail sauce but it did!

October 13, 2013

OMG! Just looked this up when we realized we hadn't bought more cocktail sauce from the store. absolutely delicious!

MacGyver'ed cocktail sauce Brought some tasty Dungeness crab to work for lunch and forgot cocktail sauce, so I took three packs of ketchup one pack of horseradish a little Tabasco and finally sprinkled some lemon Crystal light and mixed together turned out great, special thank you to the canteen lady for providing the packets.

Good and simple cocktail sauce. If you like a bit more heat and zip add diced jalapeno for a fresh and tasty twist

December 21, 2011

this was a great basic recipe for me. i had no Tabasco sauce but use some chili powder and vinegar instead. also added some garlic and steak sauce. i like my cocktail sauce spicy. worked great. was very impressed.

I have been making my own sauce for years. Nothing store bought any more. I do add more horseradish for extra zip. Family expects this everytime we entertain.

December 31, 2010

Very easy and yummy

Just more proof that keeping it simple is the best way to go. This is a great sauce on its own, but can accommodate variations, too. This recipe tastes like the best quality sauces you would find in markets, but has better depth and finish, and compliments the food. Nicely.

loved it with tempura calamari!

October 10, 2009

This was so easy and good, I'll never buy cocktail sauce again! I added a dash of A-1 to give it a little richer flavor, and it turned out very fresh and tangy.

This is the best tasting cocktail sauce! I forgot to buy someone for a dinner party and in a panic I searched the net. I had all the ingredients for this on hand and OMG! The taste is just delicious!

So easy, and we had everything we needed on hand already. We had to add a little extra ketchup to thicken it. the lemon juice made it a little runny.

This is the perfect cocktail sauce recipe! Easy to make and tastes great!

December 25, 2008

This cocktail sauce was amazing! Tastes much better than anything store bought!

September 12, 2008

Excellent and inexpensive to make!

This was a great sauce, especially in pinch! I had to make this for my mom because there wasn't any casoctail sauce at the store. However, I on;y used 2 tablespoons of of Lemon Juice and added 1 teaspoon of Lea and Perrins instead of tabasco sauce. It tasted great! :P

I found it a little to sweet for my taste. I added some extra Tabasco and some Lea & Perrins and a itty bitty dash of garlich powder and I liked it much more. but it was super fast.

Perfect recipe. Quick and easy. Very few ingredients which are widely available. And delicious. Far better than commercial products I've tasted.

I made this last night to serve with fried mussels, it was a fabulous choice! You don't get faster or tastier than this recipe.

I am never buying cocktail sauce again! This tastes exactly like store bought and is easy to make.

this is the best cocktail sauce i have ever had.

A simple recipe for cocktail sauce. Nice and easy, and sometimes that's all it takes.

February 17, 2007

This cocktail sauce is great, and it's very simple.

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What a great cocktail sauce. easy and great taste. I doubled up on the horseradish. I like it to bring a bead of sweat to my eyebrow!!

A snap to make, a delight to taste.

February 22, 2006

this is an awesome cocktail sauce and easy to make! What a delight!

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Cocktail Sauce Recipe by Paula Deen

Level: Easy

Time: 5 MINUTES

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Ingredients

• 2 cups ketchup
• 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

In a bowl, mix together all of the ingredients. Cover and chill until ready to serve. You can store this sauce in a sealed container or a squeeze bottle and refrigerate for up to a week. Makes 2 1/2 cups.

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Cocktail Sauce Recipe by Paula Deen

Ingredients

• 2 cups ketchup
• 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

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Homemade Cocktail Sauce

Cocktail sauce is the perfect dip for shrimp, crab, or other seafood. It is tomato based and usually gets a tasty tang from horseradish or spicy peppers. Great for holidays, parties, or anytime you have seafood!

Cocktail sauce is a common condiment served with chilled seafood. It's so easy to make it yourself that there is no reason to buy it at the store.

Time: under 30 minutes

This cocktail sauce has just the right proportions of chili sauce, ketchup, and horseradish. It's spicy without being too hot but yet has just the right "bite" to it.

Time: 30-60 minutes

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Cocktail Sauce

Try this recipe for a classic cocktail sauce.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup grated fresh horseradish (or 2/3 cup prepared horseradish)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

How to Make It

Combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and hot sauce, if desired; stir well to combine.

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Recipe: Classic Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

Never underestimate the power of a simple shrimp cocktail sauce to get a party going. Not only is this appetizer absolutely perfect with a dry martini, but guests will flock to the platter and sing your praises — all for a five-ingredient sauce made in 30 seconds from the contents of your condiment shelf.

The beauty of the cocktail sauce lies in its balance of ingredients: sweet ketchup, spicy horseradish and hot sauce, salty and umami-rich Worcestershire sauce, and a squeeze of sour lemon. Think of the recipe below as a jumping-off point — taste it and keep tweaking until you're happy with the flavors. Everyone's cocktail sauce is a little different.

One last note: Poaching the shrimp is traditional, certainly, but not by any means obligatory. Personally, I prefer to pan-fry the shrimp to give them a little color and roasted flavor — this is what I did for the gorgeous shrimp in these photos. If you're making a lot of shrimp for a crowd, I like the convenience of roasting them on a sheet pan.

Classic Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

2 tablespoons horseradish, plus more to taste

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Whisk together all the ingredients in a bowl. Taste and add more horseradish or any of the other ingredients to suite your taste. When you're happy with the sauce, transfer it to a small serving bowl.

Cook the shrimp by poaching them in boiling water, pan-frying them on the stovetop, or roasting them in the oven until opaque. Arrange the shrimp around the cocktail sauce and serve hot or cold.

Recipe Notes

• Make-Ahead: The cocktail sauce can be made up to a week ahead and kept refrigerated. The shrimp can be cooked a day ahead and served cold.

• Calories 78
• Fat 0.9 g (1.4%)
• Saturated 0.2 g (1.1%)
• Trans 0 g
• Carbs 5.4 g (1.8%)
• Fiber 0.2 g (0.7%)
• Sugars 3.5 g
• Protein 11.8 g (23.6%)
• Cholesterol 107.2 mg (35.7%)
• Sodium 644.5 mg (26.9%)

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Classic Cocktail Sauce

Don't even think about serving those shrimp naked. This cocktail sauce recipe is ready in seconds and no party is complete without it.

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Recipe Preparation

Whisk first 4 ingredients together in a small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt. DO AHEAD: Cocktail sauce can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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