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Cocktail Sauce Without Horseradish

Cocktail Sauce Without Horseradish (5-Minute Recipe)

4.75 from 4 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

A simple, tangy homemade cocktail sauce made without horseradish — perfect for shrimp, crab, and anyone who wants flavor without the burn. Made with pantry staples in just 5 minutes.

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard, Dijon or yellow
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix ½ cup ketchup and 2 tablespoons prepared mustard until smooth.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  • Add 1 teaspoon hot sauce if you want a little heat, or leave it out for a milder sauce.
  • Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste.
  • Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let flavors blend.

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Notes

Laurie'S NOTES

  • Use FRESH lemon juice — bottled tastes flat.
  • Want some heat? Add ½ tsp wasabi paste or hot mustard — closest to horseradish.
  • For creamy version: stir in 1 Tbsp mayo or sour cream.
  • Better on day 2 — make ahead!

STORAGE

Fridge: up to 2 weeks (airtight container) Freezer: up to 6 months (ice cube trays work great)

PERFECT PAIRINGS

Shrimp cocktail • Air fryer shrimp • Crab cakes • Fried calamari • Oysters • Lobster tails • Fish sticks • French fries

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 364mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg