Besides being a wonderful accompaniment
for shrimp, this sauce goes well with fried fish, fried clams
and oysters, and other hot seafood.
Cocktail Sauce with Capers
- 1/2 cup chili sauce (or ketchup)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped capers
1 teaspoon chopped onion or shallot
1 teaspoon chopped celery
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon horseradish (optional)
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves, crushed
Freshly ground black or white pepper
- Combine all ingredients in a non-reactive
bowl and mix well. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to allow
flavors to blend.for a couple hours.
Makes about 1 cup.
