Description
A zesty and spicy cocktail sauce perfect for serving with shrimp, crab, or any seafood. This easy-to-make sauce combines ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to create a flavorful condiment that can be quickly prepared and chilled to meld the flavors.
Ingredients
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Spicy Cocktail Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco or preferred choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the ketchup and prepared horseradish until well blended.
- Add Flavor Enhancers: Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to the ketchup and horseradish mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning by adding more hot sauce, horseradish, salt, or pepper according to your preference for heat and flavor intensity.
- Chill the Sauce: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and deepen, providing a more balanced and rich taste.
- Serve: Serve the chilled spicy cocktail sauce alongside shrimp, crab, or your favorite seafood for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust horseradish and hot sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- For best results, let the sauce chill and meld flavors overnight.
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Try pairing this sauce with fried seafood or as a zesty dip for vegetables.
