Homemade co*cktail Sauce - CopyKat Recipes (2024)

co*cktail sauce is a perfect accompaniment to boiled or fried shrimp, but did you know it can be made at home? Homemade co*cktail sauces are really simple and quick with ingredients that may already be in your pantry. I am going to show you how easy my best seafood co*cktail recipe is! I know this co*cktail sauce recipe will soon become your favorite.

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Homemade co*cktail Sauce

There is something magical about the zesty taste of this sauce when paired with cold shrimp. This appetizer is perfect for summer, my zesty homemade recipe makes this dish so versatile – you’ll be able to use it as an app or dip for tons of more great recipes!

Why make homemade co*cktail sauce?

When you make your own seafood co*cktail sauce you can use high-quality ingredients, your homemade version will not have high fructose corn syrup, sodium benzoate, and xantham gum. Then natural flavors will shine through, and I know you will think this rich co*cktail sauce is better than those bottles of co*cktail sauce you buy at the grocery store.

This classic co*cktail sauce is perfect for beginner cooks. You can make a flavorful sauce in no time at all.

co*cktail Sauce Ingredients

Before you make your best co*cktail sauce, you need to get your ingredients together. Here is what you will need.

• Ketchup – I like to use good quality ketchup here, I like some of the natural versions that brands like Heinz.
• Chili sauce – this condiment offers zip and zing of this sauce. Learn more about chili sauce.
• Horseradish – I buy fresh horseradish in jars at the grocery store. You can typically find fresh horseradish in the grocery store either in the deli or the dairy section. Horseradish is what gives you zesty co*cktail sauce.
• Worcestershire sauce – My favorite brand is Lea and Perrins!
• Lemon juice – freshly squeezed is best! Fresh lemon juice gives your sauce a bright taste and helps to bring out the natural flavor of whatever you serve it with.
• Tabasco – if you like a little heat, add a couple of shakes, and you will have just the right amount of heat.
• Black pepper – this is optional, but if you like your co*cktail sauce with a bit of heat, this is exactly what you want to add.

Ingredient Notes

Some folks ask me what chili sauce is. It is a tomato-based sauce. You can find this in the grocery store right next to the co*cktail sauce.

I like to use Chili Sauce in chili, it is great for 5-way chili. It doesn’t add a lot of heat, but what it does add is some sweet, slightly spicy flavor. If you haven’t tried chili sauce, I would definitely recommend you giving this recipe a try.

How do you make co*cktail sauce from scratch?

It couldn’t be easier to make this recipe for co*cktail sauce!

1. Place all ingredients in a small bowl.

2. Stir to thoroughly combine.
3. Allow the sauce to set for at least an hour before serving.

If you like you can make this spicier by adding more horseradish. This is a great way to get a bit more heat. So if you like it a bit hotter be sure to add a little more horseradish.

Different Uses For co*cktail Sauce

• Shrimp co*cktail – Shrimp co*cktail is one of everyone’s favorite appetizers. You can make a shrimp co*cktail by boiling some shrimp and serving it in an attractive dish with your own homemade co*cktail sauce.
• Fried Fish – your own co*cktail sauce is ideal!
• Oysters – this works well for fried or raw oysters.
• Crab Cakes – this seafood sauce adds the right amount of zing to your favorite crab cakes.
• Ceviche – use it as a sauce when you make ceviche
• Cheese Sticks – it’s the perfect zesty dip for cheese sticks.
• Burgers – add as a burger topping in place of ketchup.

What can I use instead of co*cktail sauce?

Here are some links for some other copycat dipping sauces for dipping your shrimp.

• Russian Tea Room Russian Dressing
• Outback Bloomin Onion Sauce
• Copycat Tartar Sauce Recipes
• More Copycat Dipping Sauce Recipes

How to Store

Keep homemade co*cktail sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last up to 5 days in the fridge.

I hope you enjoy making this homemade co*cktail sauce the next time you want to serve a shrimp co*cktail.

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• Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
• TGI Fridays Jack Daniels Sauce
• Mexican White Cheese Sauce
• Spicy Mustard Sauce
• Butter and Garlic Sauce
• Campfire Sauce
• Chick Fil A Sauces
• Terry Ho’s Yum Yum Sauce
• Coconut Shrimp Pineapple Sauce

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