San Antonio Seafood Cocktail

This San Antonio-style seafood cocktail sauce is a vibrant, tangy condiment that transforms simple boiled seafood into a gourmet experience. By blending the robust heat of Pace Picante Sauce with the sweetness of ketchup and the bright acidity of fresh lemon, you create a balanced dip that cuts through the richness of shrimp, scallops, or crab. It is incredibly quick to prepare, requiring no cooking time, making it an ideal choice for last-minute gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. The sauce chills beautifully, allowing the flavors to meld before serving. Serve it alongside a platter of chilled seafood for a refreshing, refreshing appetizer that brings a taste of Texas-Mexican flair to your table.

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Courses: Drinks

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 58.0

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This San Antonio-style seafood cocktail sauce is a vibrant, tangy condiment that transforms simple boiled seafood into a gourmet experience. By blending the robust heat of Pace Picante Sauce with the sweetness of ketchup and the bright acidity of fresh lemon, you create a balanced dip that cuts through the richness of shrimp, scallops, or crab. It is incredibly quick to prepare, requiring no cooking time, making it an ideal choice for last-minute gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. The sauce chills beautifully, allowing the flavors to meld before serving. Serve it alongside a platter of chilled seafood for a refreshing, refreshing appetizer that brings a taste of Texas-Mexican flair to your table.

Ingredients

8 ounces Pace Picante Sauce
8 ounces Ketchup
1 squeeze fresh lemon juice

Directions

1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Pace Picante Sauce and ketchup.
2
Stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth and uniform in color.
3
Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the mixture and stir to incorporate.
4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and chill.
5
Transfer the chilled sauce to a serving bowl.
6
Place the bowl on a platter lined with leaf lettuce and surround with chilled cooked shrimp, scallops, or crab meat.
7
Serve with cocktail picks for easy dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 58.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.0g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 956.0mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 10.8g4%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
Sugars 7.0g
Protein 2.6g6%

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

Keywords: seafood cocktail, cocktail sauce, shrimp dip, tex-mex, pace picante, lemon, ketchup, appetizer, no-cook, party food, crab dip, scallops, quick recipe, tangy, spicy sauce

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