Dips, Sauces and Marinades

Dipping Sauces for Shellfish

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With summer here, serving cold shellfish compliments summer menus. Here are a few Dipping sauces for Shellfish that I like. Feel free to serve them with other foods too.

Dipping Sauces for Shellfish
Dipping Sauces for Shellfish

**Aoli
1/3 cup or equal parts each; sour cream and mayo
1 TBLS lemon juice
1 TBLS capers
1 TBLS chopped chives, fresh is best
Dash of pepper
Mix together and serve chilled.

**Cocktail Sauce
2/3 cup ketchup
1 TSP plain grated horseradish, or more if you like it spicy
1 TBLS lime juice
1 TSP worcester
Mix together and serve chilled.

**Olive Oil Basil Sauce
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 fresh basil leaves
1 TBLS pine nuts
1 TSP crushed garlic
Dash oregano
Salt and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
Blend all together in a mini chopper or blender.
Serve at room temp.