Homemade Cocktail Sauce

4.75 from 4 votes

Skip the store-bought sauce! This easy homemade cocktail sauce recipe uses just a few simple ingredients. It's ready in just 5 minutes and you can customize the heat level to your taste. Perfect for shrimp cocktail, crab cakes and more.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Condiments

Cuisine: American

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Servings: servings

Calories: 25kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

1 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 - 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 splash Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Mix the sauce. Add ketchup to a mixing bowl with lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon of horseradish. Use a fork or whisk to stir until combined.
Adjust to taste. If desired, add remaining horseradish for a spicier sauce. Taste and adjust as needed.
Refrigerate. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve. The sauce will keep for at least a week.

Notes

*This ingredient is not generally gluten free or vegan. Omit or substitute the appropriate version if needed.

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