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Homemade Cocktail Sauce

Zesty Homemade Cocktail Sauce for Perfect Seafood Dips

Delight in crafting your own Homemade Cocktail Sauce, quick, flavorful, and perfect for seafood dips.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Refrigeration Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 40
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Ketchup classic staple that forms the sweet and tangy base
  • 2 tablespoons Prepared Horseradish adjust to taste for a spicier sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce add more if you prefer it spicier
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh juice brightens up the flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground offers the best flavor

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • container with a tight-fitting lid

Method
 

How to Make Homemade Cocktail Sauce
  1. Start by stirring together the ketchup, prepared horseradish, hot sauce, lemon juice, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix until everything is well combined.
  2. Once mixed, transfer your zesty cocktail sauce to a container. Make sure it has a tight-fitting lid to keep all those delightful flavors locked in!
  3. Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This resting time allows the ingredients to mingle and intensify their flavors, creating that perfect sauce consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 10gSodium: 150mgSugar: 6gVitamin C: 1mg

Notes

This sauce is best enjoyed cold and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator.

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