đź‘‹ **Hey there, seafood lovers!**
Picture this: You’ve got a plate piled high with crispy breaded shrimp and a perfectly cooked haddock fillet. Everything is set for a delicious meal… until you realize, with a sinking feeling, that your fridge is completely out of cocktail sauce. GASP!
That’s exactly the predicament I found myself in. But instead of letting disaster strike, I did what any resourceful person does: I dove into Pinterest for a solution. After sifting through countless recipes, I whipped up my own version, and let me tell you—the flavor blew me away! It was a total flavor explosion that knocked the socks off any store-bought sauce I’ve ever had.
I’m officially hooked on this super-easy homemade cocktail sauce, and once you try it, you’ll never go back. Get ready to ditch the jarred stuff for good!
Easy Cocktail Sauce
The best cocktail sauce is the one you make yourself! This recipe is unbelievably easy to whip up and delivers a massive, vibrant flavor kick that completely blows the jarred version out of the water.
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Prep time: 10 minutes -
Total time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
| 1 | Cup Ketchup |
| 1 | tsp Horseradish sauce |
| 2 | tsp lemon juice |
| 2 | tsp Worcestershire sauce |
| 1/4 | tsp Granulated garlic powder |
| 1/4 | tsp sugar |
Utensils
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons & measuring cup
- Spoon
- Storage container or jar with lid
Steps of preparation
- Place all measured ingredients into mixing bowl and combine thoroughly.
- Next place mixed sauce into your storage container, jar or small bowl.
- Chill in refrigerator for at least half an hour.
Notes
— If you like more tang or spiciness add more horseradish sauce and or lemon juice.
— Feel free to omit the sugar.
— Yes you can use either fresh or bottled lemon juice.
— This stores well for up to 4 weeks in the refrigerator. (I stored mine in an 8oz mason jar)
🤩 Get Ready to Ditch the Store-Bought
Seriously, once you try this recipe, you’ll see why I’m never buying cocktail sauce again. The combination of that powerful horseradish zing, the bright burst of lemon, and just a hint of balancing sweetness is truly irresistible.
It’s so quick to whisk up that you’ll have no excuse to grab the jar from the store. Go ahead—mix up a batch, treat yourself to some shrimp, and prepare for a flavor upgrade.
I promise you’ll be as hooked on this easy homemade cocktail sauce as I am! Happy dipping!
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That sounds delicious!