This shrimp cocktail sauce recipe is an easy traditional red sauce for dipping shrimp or to accompany other seafood. Just mix a few common ingredients, chill and serve.
It is wholesome and you control the fresh ingredients so you know exactly what is in it. Make it as mild or spicy as you like. It goes well with shrimp and other seafood dishes like grilled tilapia and it tastes delicious!
What is Cocktail Sauce Made Of?
Ingredients include:
Cream cheese
Chili Sauce – Bottled
Scallions
Lemon Juice – Fresh
Worcestershire Sauce
Salt
Cayenne Pepper
How to Make This Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Recipe
This is one of our easiest recipes with no cooking required. Simply mix ingredients in a small bowl until combined well. Chill for 4 hours or more and serve. If you need it immediately it is still delicious, but the chilling gives it time for the flavors to blend well.
Feel free to add more or less cayenne pepper to control how hot or mild you like your sauce. Just taste as you mix and add more if needed.
What to Serve with This Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Recipe
Shrimp cocktail sauce goes with boiled, steamed or fried shrimp and shrimp scampi. It is a delicious sauce for any type of seafood such as
Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup bottled chili sauce
- ½ cup scallions, chopped
- ¼ cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Chill for 4 hours for best flavor or serve immediately, if desired.
- Serve with shrimp cocktail or other seafood.
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