Horsey Cocktail Sauce

Elevate your seafood game with this bold and zesty Horsey Cocktail Sauce, a quick and flavorful homemade alternative to store-bought varieties. Combining classic cocktail sauce ingredients with a spicy kick from prepared horseradish and hot sauce, this recipe offers a dynamic balance of heat, tang, and umami. Fresh lemon juice brightens the flavor, while Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder add depth and complexity. Ready in just 5 minutes and requiring no cooking, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with shrimp, oysters, crab cakes, or any seafood dish. For optimal flavor, chill before serving to let the bold tastes harmonize. Perfect for holiday feasts, dinner parties, or anytime you’re craving a restaurant-quality dipping sauce!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

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 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup and prepared horseradish. Mix well until evenly incorporated.

Step 2

Add the fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to the bowl. Stir again to combine.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly to ensure all the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Taste the sauce and adjust the levels of horseradish or hot sauce for more or less heat, according to your preference.

Step 5

Transfer the cocktail sauce to a serving bowl or airtight container if making ahead.

Step 6

Chill the sauce in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Serve as a dipping sauce alongside cooked shrimp, oysters, or your favorite seafood.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	316 grams (316.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	391

Total Fat 16.40g	21%
Saturated Fat 2.70g	14%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.40g
Cholesterol 16mg	5%
Sodium 1917mg	83%
Total Carbohydrate 64.40g	23%
Dietary Fiber 0.70g	3%
Total Sugars 46.40g
Protein 0.80g	2%

Vitamin D 3IU	13%
Calcium 17mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 112mg	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: 36.1%

Protein: 0.8%

Carbs: 63.1%