Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Quality Tomato Ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons Prepared White Horseradish (not creamed)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Hot Sauce (e.g., Tabasco or Cholula)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Instructions:

  1. Gather Ingredients: Lay out all measured ingredients (ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire, hot sauce, salt, and pepper) in your workspace.
  2. Combine Base: In a medium mixing bowl, add the 1 cup of ketchup.
  3. Incorporate Spice and Acid: Add the measured horseradish, fresh lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce to the bowl.
  4. Whisk Thoroughly: Using a whisk or spatula, combine all ingredients until the sauce is uniform in colour and texture. Ensure the horseradish is evenly distributed.
  5. Seasoning Check: Add the salt, freshly ground pepper, and hot sauce. Stir well.
  6. Taste and Adjust (The Chef’s Step): Taste a small spoonful. Adjust sweetness (with lemon juice) or spiciness (with more horseradish or hot sauce) as needed for perfect balance.
  7. Cover and Chill: Transfer the sauce to an airtight container or cover the bowl tightly with cling film.
  8. Rest: Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, ideally 2 hours. This chilling period is crucial for the flavors to marry and deepen.
  9. Serve: Give the sauce a final stir before transferring it to a small serving bowl. Serve chilled with your preferred seafood.