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Classic Cocktail Sauce

Cultural Context

Cocktail sauce has its roots in the coastal seafood cuisine of the United States, traditionally served with shrimp cocktails. This zesty sauce complements the delicate flavors of seafood, enhancing the dining experience. Today, it's a staple at seafood restaurants and festive gatherings, often customized with varying levels of heat and acidity to suit personal preferences.

AmericanUSsauce
10 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup grated horseradish
1/2 lemon (juice)
salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)
hot sauce (to taste)
white wine vinegar

horseradish

🥗Healthier: wasabi

💰Cheaper: prepared mustard

Wasabi offers a similar heat, while mustard is often more affordable.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: balsamic vinegar

Soy sauce provides umami, while balsamic adds sweetness.

1

Grate horseradish root and place it in a bowl.

2

Dampen the grated horseradish with white wine vinegar.

3

Add approximately 3/4 cup of ketchup to the bowl.

4

Mix in about 1/2 cup of the vinegary horseradish.

5

Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.

6

Add salt to taste and optional sugar if desired.

7

Stir in hot sauce to taste.

8

Serve in a bowl set in crushed ice alongside shrimp.

Cooking Techniques

mixing

Equipment Needed

box graterwood rasp gratermixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Seafood Cocktail SauceShrimp Cocktail Sauce

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