Description
This spicy cocktail sauce is a bold and tangy condiment perfect for enhancing seafood dishes like shrimp and crab. With a zesty blend of horseradish, lemon juice, and hot sauce mixed into ketchup, it delivers a flavorful kick that complements chilled seafood beautifully.
Ingredients
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Spicy Cocktail Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco or your preferred choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a bowl, mix 1 cup ketchup with 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish until well blended.
- Add Flavor Enhancers: Stir in 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce to the ketchup mixture, ensuring all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Season to Taste: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning. Add extra hot sauce or horseradish if you prefer more heat, and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Chill the Sauce: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to fully meld and develop.
- Serve: Use the chilled spicy cocktail sauce as a dipping condiment for shrimp, crab, or any seafood of your choice.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of horseradish and hot sauce to control the spiciness level.
- The sauce can be prepared in advance and stored refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For a smoother texture, whisk the sauce vigorously or blend briefly.
- Perfect as a dip for crab legs, shrimp cocktails, oysters, or lobster.
