Cocktail Sauce

Name: Cocktail Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup prepared horseradish, drained; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco); 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

A bold, zesty condiment of ketchup, horseradish, lemon, and Worcestershire - the classic dipping sauce for shrimp cocktail, crab claws, and oysters.

5 minEasyServes 835 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup prepared horseradish, drained
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Combine 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup drained prepared horseradish, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco), and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
2

Taste and adjust: add more horseradish for heat, lemon juice for brightness, or hot sauce for spice.
3

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Keeps for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Cocktail Sauce?

As written, 5 minutes: 5 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 3, 30 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What can I use instead of Worcestershire sauce in Cocktail Sauce?

The entry for Cocktail Sauce calls for 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a few drops of vinegar and a pinch of sugar.

Can I make Cocktail Sauce less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Cocktail Sauce comes from 1/4 cup prepared horseradish, drained and 1/2 tsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco). For a milder plate, start with half the hot sauce and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Cocktail Sauce keto-friendly?

A serving of Cocktail Sauce carries 8 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Does Cocktail Sauce contain fish?

Yes: 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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