This easy homemade cocktail sauce combines ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s the perfect tangy dip for shrimp cocktail, crab, oysters, and seafood platters.
2tablespoonsprepared horseradish(squeeze out any excess liquid before adding it to the sauce so it doesn’t get watery.)
½teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
2tablespoonslemon juice,about one-half of a lemon
½teaspoonhot sauce
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well.
Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
Serve cold with shrimp cocktail, seafood platters, or as a dip for vegetables.
Notes
Storage: Store cocktail sauce in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to one week. Stir the sauce before serving. Do not freeze.