Homemade Cocktail Sauce (Bold, Spicy & Perfect for Shrimp)
If you love a cocktail sauce with real flavor — bright, tangy, and packed with horseradish heat — this Homemade Cocktail Sauce is going to be your new go‑to. It’s incredibly simple, takes just minutes to mix together, and tastes far better than anything store‑bought. Fresh onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and extra‑hot horseradish give this sauce the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory.
Whether you’re serving shrimp cocktail, crab legs, oysters, or using it as a dipping sauce for fried seafood, this recipe delivers bold flavor every time.
Why You’ll Love This Cocktail Sauce
Only five ingredients — simple, fresh, and clean
Customizable heat level thanks to extra‑hot horseradish
Bright, fresh flavor from real lemon juice and diced onion
Perfect for shrimp cocktail or any seafood platter
Ready in minutes and tastes even better after resting
Ingredients
1/2 cup Ketchup
1/8 cup Yellow Onion — diced and heaping
2 Tbsp Extra Hot Horseradish
Juice from 1/4 of a Lemon
2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
Directions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and stir until fully blended.
Taste and adjust — add more horseradish for heat, more lemon for brightness, or more ketchup for sweetness.
Let the sauce sit for 10–15 minutes minimum to allow flavors to meld.
Serving Suggestions
Chilled shrimp cocktail
Crab legs or claws
Fried shrimp or calamari
Oysters on the half shell
Seafood platters and holiday spreads
Storage Tips
Refrigerator: Up to 5 days in an airtight container
Freezer: Not recommended
Make‑ahead: Flavor improves after a few hours
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