Vodka Cocktail Sauce

A great, quick, and easy cocktail sauce for shrimp. Also works well on clams, lobster, and other shellfish. The vodka adds an extra kick, but is not overpowering sauce. The fresh tomatoes add a more natural taste to the cocktail sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 24 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 tomatoes, chopped
• ½ cup ketchup
• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers vodka
• ½ medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
• ⅔ pound peeled and cubed horseradish root

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a blender, combine the tomatoes, onion, celery and horseradish root. Cover, and blend until pureed. Add the vodka, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Cover, and blend briefly to mix. Transfer to a container, and refrigerate until using.n