Best 7 Ultimate Cocktail Sauce Recipes

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If you're looking for the ultimate cocktail sauce that will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your seafood dishes to a whole new level, look no further! This versatile sauce is a culinary masterpiece, balancing the perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Whether you prefer it as a dipping sauce for succulent shrimp, a condiment for grilled fish, or an essential ingredient in your favorite seafood cocktail, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating the ultimate cocktail sauce that will leave you and your guests craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST HOMEMADE COCKTAIL SAUCE (SEAFOOD SAUCE)



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Once you've tried our homemade cocktail sauce, you'll never buy the jarred variety again. A zippy, zesty recipe you can make in just minutes!

Provided by Sommer Collier

Categories     Appetizer     Condiment     Dip

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1-2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 clove garlic (minced)
3-4 dashes hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix the catsup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic in a small bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of horseradish. Taste and add more if desired. Then stir in a few dashes of hot sauce if you like your cocktail sauce with extra kick.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 27 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 221 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g

PERFECT COCKTAIL SAUCE



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The perfect companion for shrimp and seafood. Easy and fast. Keeps in fridge for at least two weeks, covered.

Provided by Bonnie Blue

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup ketchup (such as Heinz®)
1 cup tomato-based chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
¼ cup prepared horseradish
⅓ cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Whisk the ketchup, chili sauce, horseradish, brown sugar, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic salt, and onion powder together in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved; cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 356.8 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

THE BEST COCKTAIL SAUCE EVER



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Make and share this The Best Cocktail Sauce Ever recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Crazy Chef Bob

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup Heinz Chili Sauce
1/4 cup Heinz ketchup
3 tablespoons horseradish
1 1/2 teaspoons Frank's red hot sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce

Steps:

  • Mix all of the ingredients.
  • Chill at least one hour and stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.1, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 260.2, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 0.7

ULTIMATE COCKTAIL SAUCE



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup hot chile sauce, such as Sriracha
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, drained
1 tablespoon grated fresh horseradish, or to taste
Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
2 teaspoons finely minced red onion
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, chile sauce, the prepared horseradish, the fresh horseradish, lemon juice, onion, and Worcestershire. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate until will chilled. The cocktail sauce will keep up to 3 days, tightly covered, in the refrigerator. It may separate, so give it a quick stir again before serving.

SHRIMP WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 13m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lemon
Kosher salt
2 pounds large shrimp in the shell (about 30)
1/2 cup chili sauce (recommended: Heinz)
1/2 cup ketchup (recommended: Heinz)
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)

Steps:

  • Cut the lemon in half and add it to a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the shrimp and cook, uncovered, for only 3 minutes, until the shrimp are just cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cool water. When the shrimp are cool enough to handle, peel and devein them. Keep cold until ready to serve.
  • For the cocktail sauce, combine the chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Serve with the shrimp.

COCKTAIL SAUCE (INA GARTEN BACK TO BASICS)



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This is a sauce for dipping shrimp into. It goes with Ina Garten's roasted shrimp cocktail Roasted shrimp coctail recipe #350688 . This sauce from Back to Basics cookbook from 2008, is perfect for any shrimp cocktail and easy to make. I keep it on file so no more bottle cocktail sauce is needed thus saving me money and allowing me to control the ingredients. Enjoy! ChefDLH

Provided by ChefDLH

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup chili sauce (recommended -- Heinz)
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended -- Tabasco)

Steps:

  • -combine the chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
  • -Serve as a dip with shrimp.

CLASSIC COCKTAIL SAUCE



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A combination of pungent horseradish and sweet ketchup make up the foundation of this classic cocktail sauce, which is seasoned with lemon juice, hot sauce and a dash of Worcestershire. Drizzle it on a shrimp cocktail or dab it sparingly on raw seafood. A little of this assertive mixture goes a long way.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     condiments, seafood

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish, store-bought or homemade
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco, plus more to taste
Dash of Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Mix together all the ingredients in a small bowl until well blended. Taste and add more lemon juice or hot sauce as needed. Cocktail sauce will keep in the refrigerator in a covered container for at least 2 weeks.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the cocktail sauce will taste. This is especially true for the tomatoes, onions, and horseradish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make cocktail sauce. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste. For example, you could add a splash of lemon juice or a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • Make ahead of time: Cocktail sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This makes it a great option for parties or potlucks.
  • Serve chilled: Cocktail sauce is best served chilled. This helps to bring out the flavors of the ingredients.

Conclusion:

Cocktail sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used with a variety of foods. It is perfect for shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, and fish sticks. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables or as a spread for sandwiches. With its tangy, savory flavor, cocktail sauce is sure to please everyone at your next party or gathering.

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