Description
A quick and easy shrimp cocktail sauce recipe that pairs perfectly with large cooked shrimp for a classic appetizer. This simple sauce combines ketchup, lemon juice, and horseradish for a tangy and slightly spicy flavor, ideal for entertaining or a light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 1/2 lbs large, cooked, tail-on shrimp, rinsed with cold water
Shrup Cocktail Sauce
- 1 cup ketchup (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the ketchup, lemon juice, and prepared horseradish into a bowl and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the sauce and adjust according to your preference by adding more horseradish for extra spiciness or additional ketchup to mellow the flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the sauce for several hours or days ahead of time to allow flavors to meld. Serve the chilled sauce cold alongside the cooked shrimp for dipping.
Notes
- The sauce can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best tangy flavor.
- Adjust horseradish quantity to suit your preferred spice level.
- Serve the shrimp cold for optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: shrimp cocktail sauce, easy shrimp cocktail, seafood appetizer, horseradish sauce, quick dip
