Zesty Seafood Cocktail Sauce
Zesty Seafood Cocktail Sauce combines ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. This quick homemade condiment adds a tangy and spicy finish to shrimp, crab, and fried seafood.
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Small mixing bowl
- spoon
Ingredients
- ½ cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Prepared Horseradish
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce gluten-free
- ¼ teaspoon Hot Sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Place the ketchup in a small mixing bowl.
- Add the prepared horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and kosher salt.
- Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Taste the sauce and check the balance between sweetness, acidity, and heat.
- Cover the bowl.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the flavours to develop.
- Stir once more before serving.
- Serve chilled.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve the sauce chilled with shrimp cocktail, crab legs, lobster, oysters, fried calamari, fish fingers, or breaded shrimp. It can also be spread over burgers, seafood sandwiches, or wraps.Recipe Notes
Prepared horseradish varies considerably in strength. Two tablespoons create a noticeable kick, but the heat becomes slightly softer after chilling. Stir the sauce before serving because some liquid may separate during refrigeration.Variations
Add extra hot sauce or cayenne pepper for more heat. Freshly grated horseradish creates a sharper flavour. For a smoky variation, stir in smoked paprika. Finely chopped pickles or capers can add texture and acidity.Dietary Advice
Use certified gluten-free Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, horseradish, and hot sauce when required. Traditional Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies, so select a clearly labelled vegan alternative when preparing a vegetarian or vegan version.Wine Advice
A crisp Sauvignon Blanc complements the lemon, horseradish, and seafood. An unoaked Chardonnay is another refreshing choice, particularly with shrimp or crab.Nutrition values
Serving: 2 tablespoons | Calories: 40 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 0 g | Fat: 0 g | Saturated Fat: 0 g | Sodium: 390 mg | Sugar: 8 g