Sugar-Free Cocktail Sauce
March 3rd, 2026 12:44 PM Mr. Q Categories: Keto
Description
A quick, sugar-free keto cocktail sauce that delivers tangy, zesty flavor with a simple mix of unsweetened ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce. Perfect for shrimp, oysters, and other seafood appetizers.
Prep & Cook Time
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Cook: None
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Serves: About 4 servings
Ingredients
☐ ½ cup unsweetened ketchup
☐ 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (or to taste)
☐ ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
☐ ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Prep List
☐ Measure ketchup
☐ Measure horseradish
☐ Measure Worcestershire sauce
☐ Measure hot pepper sauce
☐ Prepare small mixing bowl and whisk
Instructions
☐ Add ketchup to a small bowl
☐ Stir in horseradish
☐ Add Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce
☐ Whisk until smooth and fully combined
☐ Refrigerate until ready to serve
☐ Stir again before serving
Tips & Variations
- Adjust horseradish and hot sauce for desired heat level
- Add a pinch of low-carb sweetener if you prefer a sweeter sauce
- Serve with shrimp, oysters, crab, or scallops
- Use as a dipping sauce for low-carb appetizers
Nutrition
- Low carbohydrate when using unsweetened ketchup
- Minimal fat and protein
- Gluten-free depending on brand of Worcestershire sauce
- Approximately 15 calories per 2-tablespoon serving
- ~2–3g net carbs per 2-tablespoon serving
- ~6–8g carbs per serving (using regular ketchup (not unsweetened))
Meal Prep & Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week
- Stir before serving if separation occurs
- No reheating required; serve chilled or room temperature
- Freezing not recommended due to texture changes
Reference
Healthy Recipes Blog – Cocktail Sauce
https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/cocktail-sauce/