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Cocktail Sauce

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. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

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

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