Creamy Cocktail Sauce

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A lighter, tangier twist on the classic shrimp cocktail dip
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This creamy cocktail sauce offers a lighter alternative to traditional heavy mayo-based dips while maintaining that essential tangy kick. By blending low-fat yogurt with reduced-fat mayonnaise, you get a smooth, velvety texture that isn’t overly rich. The addition of seafood cocktail sauce provides the signature spicy-sweet flavor profile, making it perfect for dipping raw shrimp, crab legs, or oysters. It’s an ideal accompaniment for summer seafood platters, holiday appetizers, or casual beachside dinners. Simple to whip together with pantry staples, this sauce adds a fresh, zesty brightness that cuts through the richness of shellfish without overwhelming the palate.

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Creamy Cocktail Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 225.8

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This creamy cocktail sauce offers a lighter alternative to traditional heavy mayo-based dips while maintaining that essential tangy kick. By blending low-fat yogurt with reduced-fat mayonnaise, you get a smooth, velvety texture that isn't overly rich. The addition of seafood cocktail sauce provides the signature spicy-sweet flavor profile, making it perfect for dipping raw shrimp, crab legs, or oysters. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal accompaniment for summer seafood platters, holiday appetizers, or casual beachside dinners. Simple to whip together with pantry staples, this sauce adds a fresh, zesty brightness that cuts through the richness of shellfish without overwhelming the palate.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the plain low-fat yogurt into a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Add the reduced-fat mayonnaise to the yogurt.
  3. Stir in the seafood cocktail sauce.
  4. Whisk vigorously with a wire whisk until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform in color.
  5. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 225.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.6g35%
Saturated Fat 3.4g17%
Cholesterol 4.5mg2%
Sodium 130.9mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 3.7g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 3.3g
Protein 1.9g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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