Keto Spicy Cilantro Garlic Sauce

This keto spicy cilantro garlic sauce is creamy, fresh, garlicky, and just spicy enough, with plenty of brightness from fresh lime juice. Best of all, this easy homemade keto sauce comes together in about 5 minutes using a blender or food processor.

Made with fresh cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, mayonnaise, and olive oil, it's an incredibly versatile low-carb sauce you can drizzle over tacos, fajitas, grilled chicken, steak, burgers, roasted vegetables, and salads.

You can even use this cilantro garlic sauce as a dip, dressing, or marinade.

At only 0.4 net carbs per serving, it's an easy way to add lots of flavor to your keto meals without adding a lot of carbohydrates.

If you're looking for something delicious to serve with this sauce, be sure to visit our collection of keto Tex-Mex recipes and keto fajita recipes for plenty of low-carb meal ideas.

Why You'll Love This keto cilantro garlic Sauce

There is so much to love about this homemade keto sauce. It requires only a handful of simple ingredients, takes about five minutes from start to finish, and can completely transform an otherwise simple meal.

The combination of fresh cilantro, garlic, lime, and jalapeño gives the sauce its bright, slightly spicy flavor, while mayonnaise and olive oil give it a smooth, creamy consistency.

I especially love how easy it is to adjust the heat. Keep the jalapeño seeds for more spice, remove them for a milder sauce, or leave the jalapeño out completely.

It is also one of those sauces you will find yourself reaching for throughout the week because it works with so many different meals.

When I say this sauce is my favorite recipe I've come up with, I'm really not joking! It's just perfect on anything! 

Not to mention it's so easy and quick to make! 

What really makes this jalapeño cilantro garlic sauce so great is that it adds an extra burst of zest and heat to any dish you add it to. 

Is Cilantro Keto-Friendly?

Yes, cilantro is keto-friendly. Fresh cilantro contains very few carbohydrates, and because only a small amount is needed per serving, it fits easily into a low-carb or ketogenic diet.

It also adds plenty of fresh flavor without relying on sugar or higher-carb ingredients.

Combined with garlic, jalapeño, lime, mayonnaise, and olive oil, cilantro makes a flavorful base for this easy keto garlic sauce.

Ingredients Needed For Homemade Cilantro Garlic Sauce

Below is a list of the ingredients and tools you'll need. Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page. 

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• Cilantro: Fresh cilantro gives the sauce its unmistakable fresh, herbaceous flavor.
• Garlic: Fresh garlic adds plenty of bold, savory flavor and pairs perfectly with cilantro and lime.
• Lime juice: Fresh lime juice adds brightness and acidity that balances the richness of the mayonnaise and olive oil.
• Jalapeño: Jalapeño provides the heat. You can easily adjust the amount according to your family's preference.
• Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise creates the creamy base of the sauce. When following a keto diet, check the label of your preferred mayonnaise for added sugars and carbohydrates.
• Olive oil: Olive oil helps create a smooth, pourable consistency while adding richness.
• Salt: A little salt helps bring all those fresh flavors together.

You will also need a blender or food processor and an airtight container or mason jar for storing the finished sauce.

How to make spicy cilantro garlic sauce

Making this keto cilantro sauce could not be easier.

Add the cilantro, mayonnaise, olive oil, fresh lime juice, jalapeño, garlic, and salt to a blender or food processor.

Blend until everything is completely combined and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Taste the sauce and adjust the heat or consistency if needed before serving.

You can customize this sauce to your liking. You can even add in a teaspoon of our keto Tex-Mex seasoning for a more complex flavor!

That's it. In just a few minutes, you have a homemade low-carb sauce ready for tacos, salads, grilled meats, vegetables, and much more.

How To Adjust The Heat

One of the best things about making your own sauce is being able to control exactly how spicy it is.

For a mild cilantro garlic sauce, remove the jalapeño seeds before blending.

For even less heat, start with only half of the jalapeño and taste the sauce before adding more.

If your family does not enjoy spicy foods at all, you can leave out the jalapeño completely. You'll still have plenty of flavor from the cilantro, garlic, and lime.

If the sauce is thicker than you prefer, add a little additional olive oil. For a thicker, creamier dipping sauce, add a little more mayonnaise.

Ways To Use Keto Cilantro Garlic Sauce

This is one of those homemade keto sauces that can go with just about anything.

Try drizzling it over our keto Mexican skillet, tacos, steak fajitas, chicken fajitas, grilled steak, roasted chicken, burgers, shrimp, fish, or roasted vegetables.

It also works beautifully as a creamy salad dressing or dipping sauce.

You can even use it as a flavorful marinade for chicken, steak, or shrimp.

If you enjoy fresh, garlicky sauces, you may also want to try our homemade chimichurri sauce. For even more low-carb condiment options, our easy keto BBQ sauce and gluten-free red enchilada sauce are great recipes to keep on hand.

Is Garlic Sauce Keto-Friendly?

Garlic itself can absolutely be included in a keto diet, but whether a garlic sauce is keto-friendly depends on what else has been added to it.

Some prepared sauces can contain added sugar, starches, syrups, or other higher-carb ingredients.

Making your own low-carb garlic sauce lets you know exactly what goes into it.

This particular cilantro garlic sauce has only 0.4 net carbs per serving, based on the ingredients and serving size listed in the recipe card.

How To Store Cilantro Garlic Sauce

Store leftover cilantro garlic sauce in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to seven days.

The sauce may separate slightly as it sits, so simply stir or shake it before serving again.

Because it takes only about five minutes to prepare, it is also an easy sauce to make ahead and keep refrigerated for quick keto meals throughout the week.

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