Brown Sugar Lemon Cocktail Sauce

Elevate your seafood spread with this tangy and sweet Brown Sugar Lemon Cocktail Sauce! Bursting with a dynamic balance of flavors, this quick and easy no-cook recipe combines classic ketchup and prepared horseradish with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice, the deep caramel notes of brown sugar, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce for complexity. Optional hot sauce adds a customizable kick, while a hint of salt and black pepper ties it all together. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile cocktail sauce pairs beautifully with shrimp, crab, or any seafood of your choice. Make it ahead and chill to let the flavors meld for a truly irresistible dipping experience that’s perfect for parties, appetizers, or casual family meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 cup Ketchup
2 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup and prepared horseradish. Stir well until evenly mixed.

Step 2

Add the fresh lemon juice and brown sugar to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to dissolve the sugar.

Step 3

Stir in Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce, if using. Adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your desired level of heat.

Step 4

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to incorporate.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, adding more horseradish for heat or lemon juice for brightness if desired.

Step 6

Transfer the cocktail sauce to a serving bowl and cover. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve cold with shrimp, crab, or other seafood. Enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	320.9 grams (320.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	419

Total Fat 16.40g	21%
Saturated Fat 2.70g	14%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.40g
Cholesterol 16mg	5%
Sodium 1944mg	85%
Total Carbohydrate 72.00g	26%
Dietary Fiber 0.60g	2%
Total Sugars 55.10g
Protein 0.50g	1%

Vitamin D 3IU	13%
Calcium 21mg	2%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 109mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.7%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 65.8%