The Best Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

This classic shrimp cocktail sauce has the perfect balance of savory, fresh, and spicy flavors to make your next shrimp spread shine. We purposely used staple ingredients like ketchup, horseradish, and lemon juice so that this recipe is a snap to whip up. And yes, making your own homemade cocktail sauce is worth it. The proof will be in your first bite.

What You Will Need

• ketchup – Salty, sweet, sour, and bitter, this cabinet staple has it all.
• prepared horseradish – This is typically found in the condiment aisle at your local grocery store, or for the freshest option, blend up some vinegar and fresh horseradish root in your foot processor.
• chili sauce – A combination of sweet, sour, and spicy.
• lemon juice – Adds a hint of fresh citrus flavors.
• worcestershire sauce – Adds umami flavor throughout.
• hot sauce (optional) – For those who like some heat.

How To Make Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

Start by gathering and measuring the ingredients.

Place all of the sauce ingredients into a small mixing bowl and mix to combine.

Serve your cocktail sauce alongside chilled shrimp and lemon wedges for the perfect shrimp cocktail appetizer dish.

Finally, taste and add any additional horseradish as desired.

Recipe FAQs

• storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
• freezer safe: Place cocktail sauce in a freezer safe container or a vacuum-sealed bag and freeze for up to 6 months. To thaw, place the frozen sauce in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, stir and separated ingredients back together, adding a bit of water if needed.

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