Name: Whole30 Shrimp Cocktail Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Ketchup, unsweetened (I like Noble Made); 1/2 Lemon (juiced); 2 tsp Horseradish Sauce (use heaping tsps ); 1 tsp Salt

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Having only 4 ingredients this is the only Shrimp Cocktail Sauce you will ever need! You can adjust the heat level by adding more or less of the horseradish sauce. We like it spicy! Takes about 5 minutes to make it too so you will always have the freshest, most flavorful cocktail sauce to enjoy with cold shrimp.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Easy to Make: Having only 4 ingredients and only one bowl to mix it up you can always have fresh shrimp cocktail sauce on hand to enjoy!

Spicy or not: You be the boss when it comes to heat level. Like it less spicy, use less horseradish sauce. Like it spicy, add more.

Ingredients You Will Need

Ketchup: I prefer unsweetened ketchup that allows the true sweetness from the tomatoes to shine through.

Lemon Juice: Lemon juice adds a fresh, bright, and tangy element, which can help balance the richness of the other ingredients.

Horseradish Sauce: Horseradish sauce is made from grating horseradish (a spicy root vegetable) and is mixed with vinegar and salt. I really like Silver Springs Horseradish sauce.

Salt: Elevates the overall flavor of any dish. Always salt in moderation in accordance with your dietary preferences.

Instructions

In a small bowl: Place all of the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Make ahead: Make this ahead and allow to sit in the refrigerator for a a few hours or overnight as the flavors meld creating a spicier sauce.

Recipe Variations

Hot Sauce: Like it even hotter? Add a dash or two of hot sauce along with your horseradish sauce.

Storage Tips

This horseradish sauce can be stored in the fridge for 7 -10 days when placed in a sealed airtight glass container.

FAQs About Whole30 Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

What else can I serve with cocktail sauce?

Don’t limit yourself to shrimp with this sauce as it is delicious with scallops, crab legs, calamari, oysters and fried fish.

How long will Shrimp Cocktail Sauce stay good?

The sauce itself will last 7-10 days in the refrigerator or even longer but you may have to whisk it up again if it settles. If serving with shrimp, however the shrimp will only stay fresh 2-3 days.