Keto Cocktail Sauce Recipe

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5

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    15 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Keto Cocktail Sauce Recipe

This keto cocktail sauce blends unsweetened ketchup with horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce to create a tangy, spicy condiment ideal for serving with poached or boiled shrimp. The sauce offers a sharp horseradish bite balanced by the savory Worcestershire and subtle heat from the pepper sauce. It’s simple to prepare and customizable to taste by adjusting horseradish amounts, making it a versatile homemade option for seafood dishes.

Description

Keto Cocktail Sauce Recipe combines half a cup of unsweetened ketchup mixed with a tablespoon of horseradish, half a teaspoon each of Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce. Whisking these ingredients together results in a smooth sauce with a bright, tangy, and spicy profile. The horseradish adds pungency and heat characteristic of cocktail sauces, while the Worcestershire sauce brings a savory, umami depth. Hot pepper sauce enhances the overall spiciness.

This sauce is intended as a condiment for seafood, specifically poached or boiled shrimp, where its sharp and creamy flavors provide a piquant contrast to the mild shrimp. It is served chilled, making it refreshing and flavorful.

Adjust the horseradish amount depending on your tolerance and the brand’s potency to match preferred spiciness. It stores well in an airtight container refrigerated up to a week, and can be frozen in portions for longer storage. Stir well before serving to maintain consistency.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ cup ketchup unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish see notes
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce.
  2. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Mix the sauce again before serving. 
  4. Serve with poached or boiled shrimp.

Notes

  • Adjust horseradish quantity to taste, as different brands vary in strength; start with one tablespoon and increase if desired.
  • Storage in the refrigerator keeps the sauce fresh for up to one week; stir before serving to recombine ingredients.
  • Freezing in ice cube trays allows easy portioning and preserves the sauce for up to three months.
  • This recipe omits sweeteners but can accommodate sugar-free sweeteners if preferred for a sweeter profile.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2tablespoons Calories 15kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Sodium 186mg (8%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.7g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 15 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoons
Calories 15kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Sodium 186mg 8%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 0.7g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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