Best 6 Quick Seafood Cocktail Sauce Recipes

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Seafood cocktail sauce is a tangy and flavorful sauce commonly served with shrimp cocktail or other seafood dishes. This sauce can be made quickly and easily with a few simple ingredients. It typically includes a base of ketchup and mayonnaise, along with a variety of seasonings such as horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Some recipes also add a bit of sweetness with sugar or honey and spice with cayenne pepper or paprika. By adjusting the proportions of each ingredient, you can create a seafood cocktail sauce that is perfectly suited to your taste preferences.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HOW TO MAKE COCKTAIL SAUCE (SEAFOOD SAUCE)



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How To Make Cocktail Sauce (Seafood Sauce) that is so good, super simple, and healthy. You will never buy store-bought seafood sauce again. This is a very quick and simple version of classic cocktail sauce. Only 2 ingredients! Easily made sugar-free and healthy - instructions provided! This seafood sauce recipe is low sugar, keto, and low carb friendly.

Provided by seekinggoodeats

Categories     Dressing, Sauces, and Seasoning

Time 2m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup ketchup
1/2 tablespoon cream style horseradish (adjust to your liking)
a pinch of monkfruit (optional sugar free sweetener if using Primal Kitchen organic sugar free ketchup

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl. If you are unsure about the spiciness of your horseradish start with less and season to taste.
  • If using a sugar free ketchup, feel free to add a pinch or two of monkfruit sweetener if you like your cocktail sauce less tangy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0.4 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0.4 grams fat, ServingSize 1 tablespoon, Sodium 85 grams sodium, Sugar 0.8 grams sugar

SEAFOOD COCKTAIL SAUCE



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This is the seafood sauce I have been making for the past 40 years; it still the easiest and tastiest!

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup chili sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and chill.
  • Serve with cold shrimps or other seafood.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.8, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2198.2, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 6, Sugar 29.8, Protein 3.9

QUICK COCKTAIL SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup of ketchup
2 tablespoons horseradish
Worcestershire sauce
1 lemon
Tabasco sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • In small bowl combine ketchup, horseradish, a dash of Worcestershire, a squirt of lemon, and a dash of Tabasco sauce. Chill and serve.

QUICK SEAFOOD COCKTAIL SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons grated onion
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 drops hot sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Cover and refrigerate sauce at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.;

QUICK SEAFOOD COCKTAIL SAUCE



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Onion     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Horseradish     Summer     Tarragon     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 1/2 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons grated onion
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Cover and refrigerate sauce at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.

BEV'S QUICK AND EASY SHRIMP COCKTAIL SAUCE



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This is the way I've been making cocktail sauce for years. Never have to buy it because it is so incredibly easy and delicious to make at home. Fresh is always better!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Sauces

Time 2m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups ketchup
2 tablespoons horseradish, more if you like it hot
1/2 large lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients and chill.
  • Bring on the shrimp!

Tips:

  • Use the freshest seafood possible for the best flavor.
  • You can use a variety of seafood in this recipe, such as shrimp, crab, lobster, or scallops.
  • If you are using frozen seafood, thaw it completely before using.
  • Cocktail sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve cocktail sauce with seafood, crackers, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This seafood cocktail sauce is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it spicy or mild, sweet or tangy, this sauce is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy appetizer, give this seafood cocktail sauce a try.

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