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Cocktail Sauce

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Forget the classic red! This homemade cocktail sauce offers a wonderfully creamy and tangy alternative, perfect for dipping your favorite seafood. Made with a simple blend of rich mayonnaise, zesty mustard, sweet ketchup, bright lemon juice, and a touch of salt and white pepper, this sauce is a delightful departure that will have your taste buds singing!
Imagine this: You dip a succulent piece of shrimp, chicken or fries into a smooth, pale orange sauce. The initial creaminess of the mayonnaise is followed by a tangy zest from the mustard and a hint of sweet tomato, all lifted by the bright flavor of lemon.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 150 G
Course: Dip
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 80 G Mayonnaise
  • 10 G Mustard
  • 50 G Ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • ¼ Tsp White Pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Tabasco Sauce Optional

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl

Instructions
 

Combine Ingredients:
  1. In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, fresh lemon juice, salt, and white pepper.
Mix Well:
  1. Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly until they are completely combined and the sauce has a smooth and uniform consistency.
Add Spice (Optional):
  1. If you enjoy a bit of heat, add a few drops of Tabasco sauce (or your preferred hot sauce) to the mixture.
  2. Stir well to incorporate the spice evenly into the sauce. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 4kcalCarbohydrates: 0.1gProtein: 0.01gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 7mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 0.1mgIron: 0.004mg

Notes

For the best flavor, you can also cover and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Serving suggestions: 

Enjoy this tasty cocktail sauce with seafood, grilled or fried chicken or even fries.

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