Low Carb Shrimp Cocktail Sauce
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Do you love Shrimp Cocktail Sauce but need to cut the carbs? Our Low Carb Shrimp Cocktail Sauce is so easy to make and enjoy without all the sugar you find in store-bought cocktail sauce.

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How to Make Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Low Carb

Cris here.
I am so excited to share this recipe with you. I have been wanting a low carb alternative to cocktail sauce for years and now we have one! It took Mikey all of ONE DAY being on the low carb train to figure out something I have been going without for years!
Truth be told, I have been cutting carbs in my personal diet for a few years now. But while my family enjoys the low carb dishes I make, they aren’t typically very strict with their own diets.
Recently, Mikey decided to make a change and has been fully committed to the low carb lifestyle. That evening we were having shrimp. For years I have scanned the grocery aisle and always been so disappointed at the carb counts for a lousy tablespoon of cocktail sauce… so I have always went without, even though I love it.
Day one of his low carb change and he tinkers around in the kitchen and comes out with this magical sauce! Did I mention I love that man?!

Low Carb Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Notes
- The powdered sugar substitute we used adds an additional 3.5 carbs of sugar alcohol (erythritol) per serving to this recipe that is NOT indicated in the nutritional information.
- We calculate the net carbs per serving at 2 NET Carbs for the ingredients we used in our kitchen. You calculations will depend on the ingredients you use in your kitchen.
- We serve this recipe with both cold cooked shrimp and our Slow Cooker Louisiana Style Shrimp.
- If you need to increase this recipe for a party, see our post on How to Easily Adjust Serving Sizes.
- Looking for more recipes? Ourย Recipe Finderย can help you find exactly what you need.
- Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks,ย slowย cookers and low carb essentials in ourย Amazon Influencer Shop.
- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts andย nutritionalย information varies greatly. As a result, yourย nutritionalย content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.ย The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.

Low Carb Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Recipe

Low Carb Shrimp Cocktail Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Low Sugar Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar substitute
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together all ingredients.
- Divide sauce in half and enjoy with shrimp.
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Notes
- The powdered sugar substitute we used adds an additional 3.5 carbs of sugar alcohol (erythritol) per serving to this recipe that is NOT indicated in the nutritional information.
- We calculate the net carbs per serving at 2 NET Carbs for the ingredients we used in our kitchen. You calculations will depend on the ingredients you use in your kitchen.
- ย We serve this recipe with both cold cooked shrimp and our Slow Cooker Louisiana Style Shrimp.
- If you need to increase this recipe for a party, see our post on How to Easily Adjust Serving Sizes.
- Looking for more recipes? Ourย Recipe Finderย can help you find exactly what you need.
- Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks,ย slowย cookers and low carb essentials in ourย Amazon Influencer Shop.
- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts andย nutritionalย information varies greatly. As a result, yourย nutritionalย content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.ย The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
Nutrition
We recommend serving this dish with:
- Cold Cooked Shrimp
- Slow Cooker Louisiana Style Shrimp
- Puddie’s Grilled Shrimp Rub
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Shrimp is one of my favorite foods!! ๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ This low carb cocktail sauce is perfect for a diabetic, allowing me to have more. Thank You!!
SO glad to hear that you can enjoy it now too!
Mike & Chris, I love shrimp cocktail too! But being from Texas, I love Mexican Shrimp Cocktail even more. Try your recipe with the addition of a healthy squeeze of fresh lemon, small amount of diced onion, and a little diced avocado. Hit it with a shake of garlic powder – now you’ve got a great Shrimp Cocktail. Of course, we eat it with a side of Tostitos & cold beer of choice. Oh, now I’ve got to go make this!
That sounds fantastic, Charlotte! We will definitely give it a try.
This recipe is a total game changer for me!