Homemade Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Recipe made with sweet ketchup and zesty horseradish. These flavors are balanced with salty Worcestershire, Tabasco and tart, freshly squeezed lemon. Shrimp Cocktail Sauce is one of the easiest sauces to make and also one of the BEST! Once you make it yourself, you'll never buy it again!
Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Recipe - so much better than store bought!
If you follow me on Instagram stories you know we went to the beach last weekend. We had the most wonderful couple of days in Morro Bay.
We relaxed in the mornings with coffee and danish and when the weather warmed we were off walking around the town and enjoying the spectacular views!
Enjoying a beautiful sunset in Morro Bay, CA
We arrived just in time to walk on the beach and enjoy a beautiful sunset! It was super windy on Friday and with the wind brought the cold! We enjoy much warmer temps in Fresno and I didn't really have the appropriate clothing. I definitely needed a heavy coat! It was worth braving the cold to enjoy the view.
Coffee was enjoyed in our room, why leave with a view like this?!!
This was our view in the morning. The fishing boats were just getting ready to head out and when the rising sun hit the rock, it turned it a beautiful golden brown. The clouds off in the distance were pink and blue. We decided why go anywhere? Coffee and danish were perfect for breakfast!
We enjoyed watching the sailboat races!
Lunch on Saturday was enjoyed at a restaurant right on the bay. There was a sailboat race going on and from our table we had the BEST seat in the house!
Dan and I both took a ton of pictures - over 1000! Thank goodness for digital photography, right? 😁 It was a perfect time away and of course there was plenty of food!
Fried oysters, raw oysters, grilled halibut, cod and perfectly seared scallops. Clam chowder? Of course! I can't go to the coast and not feast on seafood. Dan says I have to get my seafood "fix" and he's right! It was delicious and perfect weekend!
Seafood Cocktail Sauce with shrimp and crab!
That's why I decided today would be the perfect day to share my shrimp cocktail sauce recipe. The timing is perfect. Seafood is at its peak this time of year during the cold winter months. Have you ever made cocktail sauce yourself? No?
Trust me, you'll never buy it again! Let me show you how easy it is so you can make it at home. Homemade Shrimp Cocktail Sauce is 100 times better than store-bought!
Shopping List for Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Recipe
- catsup
- horseradish sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- Tabasco
- fresh lemon or lime juice
You'll only need four ingredients to make Seafood Cocktail Sauce
Horseradish gives Shrimp Cocktail Sauce that zesty bite. Though you can use creamy horseradish (mild, not near as spicy) sauce, I prefer to use the extra hot grated horseradish. It gives your sauce an extra ZING!
You can buy jarred horseradish that has been grated or grate your own. I use the jarred version.
What if you don't like horseradish, is there anything that can be substituted?
- wasabi is your best substitute!
- fresh grated ginger
- spicy mustard
Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Recipe - directions
- measure out each ingredient
- pour into a small bowl
- mix it well
- refrigerate leftovers
This will make about one cup of sauce. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for three to four days.
Serve as a dipping sauce with your favorite seafood - shrimp, crab, raw oysters or fish - also delicious in a seafood sandwich!
Enjoy with your favorite seafood!
For more delicious sauces be sure to try these - Alabama white sauce recipe, Citrus Ponzu Dipping Sauce or Homemade Tomato Relish just click on the link!
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I never buy Shrimp Cocktail Sauce. It's so easy, I just make it - I hope this recipe is easy so you can do the same!
Looking for more tasty seafood sauces?
- Hollandaise Sauce - rich, buttery and lemony this adds an amazing elegance to any seafood feast!
- Thousand Island Sauce - you love it on a crab louie right? It's also delicious as a seafood dip!
- Creamy Dill Sauce - dill, garlic, cream another delicious homemade sauce!
- Ponzu Sauce - citrus, salty and spicy this is perfect for seared tuna!
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Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Recipe
Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup catsup
- 2 tbsp horseradish I prefer grated, though creamy will work. No horseradish? Substitute with wasabi!
- dash Worcestershire sauce
- dash tobasco sauce
- ½ lemon or lime, juiced
Instructions
- Measure out each ingredient, pour into a small bowl.
- Stir it together well. Refrigerate until serving.
- This will make about one cup of sauce. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for three to four days.
Lois
This is a great and tasty sauce. So good.
Bowl Me Over
This is delicious and so much better than storebought!
Arlie
Love all the recipies
Bowl Me Over
Thank you Arlie!!!
Sandra Shaffer
Homemade shrimp cocktail sauce is so much better than the bottled stuff. What a great recipe to have on hand and so simple to make. Don't you love the recipe inspiration you get when traveling? Beautiful photos of Morro Bay!
Bowl Me Over
I agree, it takes so little effort to make something that is super delicious! Thank you Sandra
Sandi
Morrow Bay looks like such a quaint little ocean town...I am so glad you share pictures from all of your journeys with us. Now I am craving shrimp cocktail 🙂
Bowl Me Over
I know right? I could go back tomorrow! We feasted while we were there!!
Michaela Kenkel
Shrimp cocktails are one of the best appetizers in my opinion!! This sauce recipe is a keeper!! Thank you!!
Bowl Me Over
You are welcome Michaela, enjoy!
Madi
I love the idea of making homemade cocktail sauce! This looks so good!
Bowl Me Over
Thank you Madi, it's so good and so easy too!
Ashlyn
This sauce looks totally yummy and so easy to make, too! Glad you had a great trip! Your photos make it look so beautiful and relaxing!
Bowl Me Over
The ocean is definitely my happy place, thanks Ashlyn! Enjoy that sauce too!!
Healing Tomato
I am all for spicy sauces because they make the appetizers that much better. You have a very good talent of blending the right amount of spices to make a wonderful sauce. This looks so good.
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Rini!! I love that spicy pop of flavor!
Julie
What a beautiful view! I'd never want to leave. We always made our cocktail sauce too and I love the recipe for yours!
Bowl Me Over
I know right? We're already making plans to return! Enjoy Julie!!!
michele
I love a good shrimp cocktail sauce... I just tried this with your suggestion to sub wasabi.... (I had horseradish, but the wasabi sounded so good I had to try). It was FAN FLIPPING TASTIC!
Bowl Me Over
ooooh!!! Now I'm wanting more seafood, YUM!! Glad you enjoyed the recipe Michele!!!
Angela
I absolutely love shrimp cocktail and the cocktail sauce just may be my favorite part! I love the sound of your recipe and cant wait to give it a try soon!
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful - when you do, swing back by Angela - I'd love to hear what you thought of this easy recipe!!
Liza
I tried to make a cocktail a few times because I thought it was easy: just matchup + horseradish... But... it never came out as good as the one from a restaurant. And that's because I didn't have your recipe! Now I know what to do! It's really all about these little "touches" of flavor like Worcestershire sauce and lemon sauce that make all the difference in the taste! Wonderful recipe! Thanks!!!!!
Bowl Me Over
So tasty, thank you Liza - please give it a try, I know you'll be so happy with this recipe!!