Description
This Spicy Cocktail Sauce is a zesty and flavorful condiment perfect for serving with shrimp, crab, oysters, and other seafood. Made with a blend of ketchup, horseradish, and seasonings like Worcestershire sauce and Old Bay, it delivers a bright, tangy, and spicy kick. It’s quick to prepare, requires no cooking, and tastes best after chilling to let the flavors meld.
Ingredients
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Spicy Cocktail Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, prepared horseradish, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Stir the mixture thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your preference. Add more horseradish if you want more heat or additional lemon juice for extra brightness and tang.
- Chill the Sauce: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This chilling step allows the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve: Serve the chilled cocktail sauce with shrimp, crab, oysters, or your favorite seafood for dipping.
Notes
- For a milder sauce, reduce the amount of horseradish and hot sauce used.
- The sauce can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
