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

Optional flavor boosters

• A splash of Worcestershire sauce
• A dash of hot sauce or hot pepper sauce
• A pinch of black pepper, garlic salt, onion powder, or even a tiny bit of brown sugar
• A bit of cider vinegar or lime juice if you prefer a zestier kick

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