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Chapter 2 · The French Laundry Years

Cocktail Sauce

5 min|Beginner|French Bistro|Serves 10

Cocktail Sauce

French Bistro · France · 5 min · Serves 10

The Story

Cocktail sauce should wake up the shellfish, not smother it. I like it cold, sharp, and just hot enough in the nose to make the oyster taste sweeter.

Ingredients

Serves 10

Method

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1

Stir all ingredients together until smooth.

2

Taste and add more horseradish or lemon if you want a harder kick.

3

Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Jason's Notes

Cold shellfish need a sauce with real edge. This one stays classic but lands cleaner and sharper than the bottled stuff.

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