The Best co*cktail Sauce Recipe is made with a handful of ingredients, ready in 5 minutes, and is delicious served with fish and seafood! Quick, easy, and delicious recipe!
Homemade co*cktail Sauce is delicious served with boiled shrimp, scallops, shrimp tacos, and everyone’s favorite shrimp boil.
I’m pretty picky about my co*cktail Sauce. The bottled stuff doesn’t make the cut with me. That’s the reason I developed my own years ago. And it’s absolutely the best I’ve ever tasted – and the reason I call it the Best co*cktail Sauce Ever.
This sauce comes together very simply in just a few minutes with only a handful of ingredients! My family loves this co*cktail sauce! I think you will love it as well!
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- How to Make Homemade co*cktail Sauce Recipe
- Ingredients
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Storage Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Homemade co*cktail Sauce Recipe
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick and easy. This co*cktail sauce recipe uses simple ingredients and is ready in 5 minutes! You control the amount of zestiness and heat without any ingredients you can’t pronounce!
Flavorful. This homemade co*cktail sauce is flavorful and delicious served with fish and seafood.
Meal Prep Friendly. You can make this co*cktail sauce and store it in the refrigerator to make dinner even easier. See the make-ahead information in my Storage Tips below.
How to Make Homemade co*cktail Sauce Recipe
When you are making a special dinner that includes seafood or an appetizer like Boiled Shrimp, this homemade co*cktail sauce is essential! It’s so easy to whip together right before serving the meal or to make ahead and keep in the fridge. Its fresh, zesty taste makes seafood so much more delicious!
Ingredients
Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information.
- Ketchup – the basis of this recipe is ketchup. Use your favorite brand that is mild-tasting with minimal ingredients.
- Worcestershire Sauce – for the savory, or umami, flavor. You can use coconut aminos if you are sensitive to soy.
- Lemon Juice – adds a touch of acid to the co*cktail sauce to enhance the flavor. It also adds a zip of freshness to the sauce.
- Horseradish – grated horseradish adds a bit of zestiness and a touch of spiciness to the co*cktail sauce. Adjust the amount of horseradish to your preference. I’ve written this recipe as a “base recipe” that you can increase the amount of horseradish to your tastes. I also recommend serving additional horseradish on the side so those who prefer more can add it.
- Stone House Seasoning – (optional) My house blend of salt, pepper, and garlic enhances the flavor of the co*cktail sauce but I recommend trying the sauce first and then add if you feel like it needs it. It really depends on the brand of ketchup used if you need this additional seasoning.
- Hot Sauce – (optional) Can also be served on the side for those who prefer it.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add the ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce (or coconut aminos), and horseradish to a bowl. Mix together until they are well combined. Taste and add more horseradish or hot sauce as desired. Add the Stone House Seasoning if you believe it is needed as well.
- Serve or refrigerate if making ahead.
Storage Tips
To store leftovers. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. If the ingredients have settled, you may need to stir the co*cktail sauce before serving.
To make ahead. Prepare the co*cktail sauce according to the directions. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months or cover the serving bowl with wrap if planning to serve within a day or two. If the ingredients have settled, you may need to stir the co*cktail sauce before serving.
To freeze. Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container for 6 to 12 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. You may need to stir the co*cktail sauce to make sure well combined once thawed.
More Favorite Sauces
- horsey sauce – (Horseradish Sauce)
- comeback sauce
- homemade BBQ sauce
- enchilada sauce
- hollandaise sauce
- caramel sauce
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can you keep homemade co*cktail sauce?
Homemade co*cktail sauce kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator lasts up to 6 months and in an airtight, freezer-safe container can be kept for 6 to 12 months in the freezer.
What are the ingredients for the best co*cktail sauce recipe?
My homemade co*cktail sauce recipe uses ketchup, lemon juice, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce (or coconut aminos). You can also add more horseradish to taste if you like more zest and add hot sauce if you like it spicy. Depending on the brand of ketchup, you may enjoy adding salt, pepper and garlic in my Stone House Seasoning.
What do you serve co*cktail sauce with?
co*cktail sauce is delicious served with seafood. Try it with shrimp, scallops, oysters, and more!
Here’s my recipe for Homemade co*cktail Sauce. I hope you enjoy it!
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Homemade co*cktail Sauce Recipe
Robyn Stone
5 from 48 votes
The Best co*cktail Sauce Recipe is made with a handful of ingredients, ready in 5 minutes, and is delicious served with fish and seafood! Quick, easy, and delicious recipe!
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 – about 2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons horseradish, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning, Optional, to taste
- hot sauce, Optional, to taste
Instructions
Add the ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce (or coconut aminos), and horseradish to a bowl. Mix together until they are well combined. Taste and add more horseradish or hot sauce as desired. Add the Stone House Seasoning if you believe it is needed as well.
Keep refrigerated.
Notes
Storage Tips:
To store leftovers. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. If the ingredients have settled, you may need to stir the co*cktail sauce before serving.
To make ahead. Prepare the co*cktail sauce according to the directions. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months or cover the serving bowl with wrap if planning to serve within a day or two. If the ingredients have settled, you may need to stir the co*cktail sauce before serving.
To freeze. Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container for 6 to 12 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. You may need to stir the co*cktail sauce to make sure well combined once thawed.
Nutrition
Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 573mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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