Of course this condiment is great for dipping cold shrimp but it’s also great for other types of seafood!

No need to buy the store-bought variety when cocktail sauce is so easy to make at home with things that you already have in the fridge!

What is in Cocktail Sauce?

Cocktail sauce contains just a few ingredients. Simply stir them together (per the recipe below) and refrigerate.

  • ketchup (can substitute chili sauce if desired)
  • horseradish
  • Worcestershire
  • lemon juice

More Uses

Cocktail sauce is great for shrimp cocktail and scallops but also tastes great as a zesty dip.

Use for fries, or even as a topping for scrambled eggs or really anything that needs an extra punch of flavor!

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Did you make this homemade Cocktail Sauce? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! 

Easy Cocktail Sauce

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

  • a few dashes hot sauce
  • replace 2 tablespoons of ketchup with chili sauce

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