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Easy Homemade Cocktail Sauce for Shrimp

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and easy homemade cocktail sauce that perfectly complements shrimp, evoking nostalgia and warmth.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients: ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix 1 cup of ketchup in a medium-sized bowl to form the base of your cocktail sauce.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of horseradish, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce to the bowl.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, starting with a small amount.
  5. Stir all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
  6. Chill the sauce in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving it cold with shrimp.

Notes

This cocktail sauce can be customized with ingredients like spicy ketchup or fresh horseradish. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 275
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 69g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg