Classic Cocktail Sauce

Of course when it is ketchup you have to go Heinz classic. However some people like using sweet or regular chili sauce as the base of a seafood sauce so you can go that route too!

This ingredient is usually found in jars or bags depending on where you are in the world. Sometimes you will see something called prepared horseradish which is ground horseradish mixed with things like vinegar, oil, mustard etc… While it is tasty and has a purpose, I use 100% pure horseradish in this recipe.

Finely minced. You can use a garlic press if you like just do it over the bowl so all the garlic oils go into the sauce

Freshly squeezed.

I like to use fish sauce in my cocktail sauce since it adds a burst of umami and salt. This is also why I don't add extra salt but you are free to do so if you like.

To taste. The most traditional hot sauces in a classic seafood sauce are the Louisiana style ones like Tabasco or Crystal. However you can use a different one if you like.