cocktail sauce

homemade cocktail sauce is easier than I thought it would be!

poached shrimp with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges

So once I poached some shrimp it was not long before I had to learn how to make my own cocktail sauce.

Which is definitely one of those recipes that I just never thought about making for myself. And now that I’ve made it – and know how insanely easy it is – we have shrimp cocktail ON THE REGULAR.

bowl of ketchup with horseradish and lemon

I mean really, what’s better?

I’m sure there are fancier, jazzed up versions out there but this tastes EXACTLY like I want cocktail sauce to taste – and I think you’ll agree.

poached shrimp over ice

I love that such a crowd-pleaser can easily be whipped up any time, and hope you love it as much as I do!

poached shrimp with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges

Homemade Cocktail Sauce

1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons horseradish
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (or to taste)

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Serve with cold poached shrimp and plenty of lemon wedges (curly parsley sprig garnish optional but cute).

(print this recipe)


This delicious recipe brought to you by Sheri Silver
https://sherisilver.com/2021/12/29/cocktail-sauce/

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2 Comments

  1. Amy Zerman on December 30, 2021 at 7:01 pm

    Very timely post. I took cocktail sauce off my shopping list and serving this NYE! Thanks for the recipe. And Happy New Year to you and your family! Stay safe.

    • sherisilver on January 5, 2022 at 2:41 pm

      Oh yay! Let me know how it turned out! Happy everything to you too Amy! xoxoxo

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