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    Home » Dips, Condiments and Sauces » The Best Keto Cocktail Sauce

    The Best Keto Cocktail Sauce

    Published: Jan 25, 2022 · Modified: Feb 2, 2022 by Low-Carb Simplified · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This keto cocktail sauce doesn't skip a beat — it tastes just as delicious as one you'd get at a restaurant or store — but without all the sugar!

    You likely wouldn't guess this cocktail sauce is sugar-free and low in carbs — but it is! The flavor is all there and it's got the right amount of heat.

    We make this sauce whenever we got crab in the house or are serving shrimp cocktail. We also love serving with raw oysters. It's so addicting!

    It's a breeze to make, too! Just combine 5 ingredients and it's ready in 5 minutes. And many of these ingredients may already be in your pantry or fridge!

    Ingredients

    Just a few notes on the sauce ingredients:

    • Sugar-free ketchup: We recommend Heinz "No Sugar Added" ketchup since it tastes the most similar to regular ketchup.
    • Horseradish: You'll want to purchase prepared horseradish at the store. Be sure to drain before measuring.
    • Lemon juice: Lemon juice is another must in cocktail sauce — it brightens the sauce!
    • Worcestershire sauce: You got to have Worcestershire in cocktail sauce since it adds a deep flavor and cuts the sweetness of the ketchup. The sauce only adds about 1 net carb per serving.
    • Sambal oelek or another preferred hot sauce: We use sambal oelek for a hot sauce in this recipe, but you can use another hot sauce, such as Frank's hot sauce. Sambal is a spicy chili sauce that originates from Indonesia. It's somewhat similar to Sriracha or other Asian chili sauces/pastes, but it has no added sugar. It's our favorite hot sauce!

    How to Make

    It's so easy to make cocktail sauce! Just a few simple steps and you're done!

    Step 1: In small bowl combine sugar-free ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and sambal oelek.

    Step 2: Stir well. Chill and serve.

    Recipe FAQ

    How many carbs are in regular cocktail sauce?

    Most regular cocktail sauces range between 15 to 20 grams of net carbs per ¼ cup. And most of those carbs come from sugar. It's because cocktail sauce is made with ketchup, which is high in sugar. To make this cocktail sauce sugar-free and low in carbs, we use a no-sugar added ketchup. Our cocktail sauce is just 6 net carbs per ¼ cup.

    Are shrimp keto friendly?

    Absolutely! A pound of shrimp is less than 1 gram in carbs. Plus, it's high in protein and low in calories. It's contains a number of vitamins and minerals and is good source of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids.

    Does horseradish have carbs?

    A tablespoon so horseradish is a little less than 2 grams of net carbs. And considering you don't use much of it at one time, you can use it in recipes while on a low-carb or keto diet.

    How do I store homemade cocktail sauce?

    Store your homemade cocktail sauce in a closed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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    The Best Keto Cocktail Sauce

    Low-Carb Simplified
    This keto cocktail sauce doesn't skip a beat — it tastes just as delicious as one you'd get at a store — but without all the sugar!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Course Condiments and Sauces
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 25 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup Heinz "No-Sugar Added" Tomato Ketchup or other low sugar ketchup
    • 1 ½ tablespoons prepared horseradish drained
    • 3 teaspoons lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Sambal Oelek or other preferred hot sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare In small bowl combine sugar-free ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and sambal oelek.
    • Serve: Stir well. Chill and serve.

    Notes

    Store your homemade cocktail sauce in a closed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 3.2gProtein: 0.1gSodium: 444.9mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2.6gNet Carbs: 3gProtein Percentage: 2%
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    1. Martha

      October 01, 2022 at 11:31 pm

      How much is a serving size?

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      • Low-Carb Simplified

        October 02, 2022 at 3:52 am

        Hi there! There are 4 servings total and each serving is almost 3 tablespoons.

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    2. Joe

      September 22, 2022 at 10:56 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent! Just made this recipe and it turned out delicious. Will make again. Thank you!

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      • Low-Carb Simplified

        September 25, 2022 at 5:25 pm

        Thanks for giving it a try. So glad you like it!

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