3-Ingredient Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Recipe with Horseradish

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3-Ingredient Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Recipe with Horseradish

When it comes to great recipes that elevate any seafood dish, nothing beats a bold, tangy shrimp cocktail sauce made from scratch. This homemade cocktail sauce recipe is proof that you don’t need a long ingredient list or complicated steps to make a perfect pairing for your pounds of shrimp, crab legs, or even shrimp tacos.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: condiment recipe, easy recipe, sauce recipe

Servings: servings, 1 cup

Calories: 62kcal

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Equipment

Measuring cup

Small bowls

Ingredients

1 Cup Catsup your favorite brand or even homemade ketchup if you’re feeling ambitious
3/4 Teaspoon Horseradish adjust the amount of horseradish to your taste
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

In a small serving bowl, stir together the ketchup, lemon juice, and horseradish until smooth.
1 Cup Catsup, 3/4 Teaspoon Horseradish, 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
Taste and tweak.
Cover and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

Tips for Making It Your Own

Adjust the horseradish. Start with the amount in the recipe. If you like a stronger bite, stir in a little more at a time.

Add lemon juice gradually. A small amount brightens the flavor without overpowering the sauce.

Make it ahead. If your schedule allows, prepare the sauce 15 to 30 minutes before serving and refrigerate it. This gives the flavors a little time to blend.

Taste before serving. Ketchup brands vary in sweetness, and prepared horseradish varies in strength. A quick taste lets you make any final adjustments.

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