Canadian keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Canadian cuisine offers adaptable options for keto dieters, provided they are diligent in selecting and modifying dishes.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include beef, pork, salmon, trout, various cheeses, bacon, and game meats.
Danger zones
Poutine, Tourtière, bannock, maple syrup-laden preparations, and many gravies are significant carb traps to explicitly avoid.
Best for
This cuisine works best for adaptable keto dieters comfortable with requesting modifications and focusing on high-protein, moderate-fat meals.
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Broiled Nova Scotia Lobster Tail
Broiled Nova Scotia Lobster Tail with Drawn Butter and Lemon
A classic Canadian delicacy, a succulent lobster tail broiled to perfection and served simply with a generous …
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein32 fat450 kcal
Bison Burger Patty with Cheese and Bacon
Bison Burger Patty (No Bun) with Keto Sides
A lean bison patty, typically served with cheese and bacon, omitting the bun and traditionally carb-heavy side…
3 net5 total2 fibre68 protein70 fat920 kcal
Bison Ribeye Steak with Herb Butter and Asparagus
Grilled Bison Ribeye Steak with Herb Butter and Asparagus
A lean yet incredibly flavorful bison ribeye steak, grilled to your preference, crowned with a generous dollop…
3 net6 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
Smoked Goldeye Fillet with Lemon and Herbs
A delicate, flaky smoked freshwater fish fillet, traditionally from the Canadian Prairies, served simply with …
3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Bacon Arrière et Oeufs
Canadian Back Bacon and Eggs
A classic Canadian breakfast featuring grilled, lean Canadian back bacon (cut from the loin), served with two …
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein50 fat700 kcal
Pan-Seared Cod Cheeks with Brown Butter, Lemon, and Keto Greens
Tender and succulent cod cheeks, a prized delicacy in Atlantic Canada, pan-seared to perfection in rich brown …
4 net7 total3 fibre50 protein50 fat690 kcal
Pan-Seared Walleye Cheeks with Brown Butter and Lemon, served with Keto Greens
A regional delicacy from Canadian freshwater, pan-seared walleye (pickerel) cheeks cooked in nutty brown butte…
4 net6 total2 fibre48 protein48 fat670 kcal
Steamed Atlantic Lobster
A quintessential East Coast Canadian delicacy, a whole Atlantic lobster, perfectly steamed and served with ric…
4 net4 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Filet Mignon de Bison avec Réduction de Baies Céto et Asperges
Bison Tenderloin with Keto Berry Reduction and Asparagus
A tender cut of lean Canadian bison tenderloin, pan-seared or grilled to perfection, accompanied by a rich, su…
5 net10 total5 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
Fresh PEI Oysters on the Half Shell
Fresh Prince Edward Island Oysters on the Half Shell with Mignonette
Plump, briny oysters from Prince Edward Island, served fresh on the half shell with a classic mignonette (vine…
5 net5 total0 fibre15 protein5 fat150 kcal
Grilled Lamb Chops with Garlic Herb Butter and Asparagus
Succulent grilled lamb chops, seasoned with fresh herbs and garlic, served with a rich herb compound butter an…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Pan-Seared Lake Whitefish with Dill Butter and Sautéed Greens
A pristine pan-seared fillet of Lake Whitefish, a staple freshwater fish across Canada, finished with a rich d…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
Surf and Turf (Steak and Homard)
Surf and Turf (Steak and Lobster)
A classic combination featuring a generous portion of grilled steak (e.g., Ribeye or New York Strip) paired wi…
5 net7 total2 fibre110 protein105 fat1350 kcal
AAA Sirloin Steak
A staple on Canadian restaurant menus, featuring a perfectly cooked AAA grade sirloin steak, often served with…
6 net8 total2 fibre75 protein60 fat880 kcal
Bifteck d'Orignal Grillé, Glaçage aux Baies de Genièvre (Céto) et Légumes Verts Sautés
Grilled Moose Steak with Juniper Berry Glaze (Keto) and Sautéed Greens
A lean and flavorful grilled moose steak, topped with a savory, sugar-free juniper berry reduction and served …
6 net9 total3 fibre65 protein45 fat680 kcal
Côtelette de Porc Grillée avec Sauce aux Champignons Crèmeuse et Asperges Sautées
Grilled Pork Loin Chop with Creamy Mushroom Gravy and Sautéed Asparagus
A thick, juicy grilled pork loin chop, topped with a rich, creamy mushroom gravy and served with perfectly sau…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Elk Loin Medallions
Elk Loin Medallions with Wild Mushroom Ragout and Sautéed Spinach
Tender elk loin medallions, seared or grilled, served with a rich, earthy ragout of various wild mushrooms and…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein42 fat620 kcal
Grilled Striploin with Keto Vegetables and Compound Butter
A succulent grilled striploin steak, typically 10-12 oz, served with a rich garlic-herb compound butter. Accom…
6 net10 total4 fibre90 protein68 fat950 kcal
Donair Meat Platter with Salad (No Pita)
Halifax Donair Meat Platter with Salad and Keto Sauce
Thinly sliced, highly seasoned donair meat (typically beef or lamb) served as a platter alongside a crisp gree…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Filet de Poisson Blanc Fumé avec Sauce Citron-Aneth et Asperges
Smoked Whitefish Fillet with Lemon-Dill Sauce and Asparagus
A delicate fillet of naturally smoked whitefish, common in Canadian lakes and known for its buttery texture, s…
7 net12 total5 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
Grilled Venison Loin
Grilled Venison Loin with Garlic Butter and Green Beans
A robust and lean venison loin, expertly grilled to perfection, often served with a savory garlic butter and a…
7 net12 total5 fibre63 protein37 fat660 kcal
Pan-Seared Halibut Cheeks
Pan-Seared Halibut Cheeks with Lemon Butter and Asparagus
Delicate and flaky halibut cheeks, pan-seared to a golden finish, served with a zesty lemon butter sauce and c…
7 net13 total6 fibre49 protein43 fat660 kcal
Plateau de Saucisses de Gibier avec Chou Braisé
Wild Game Sausage Platter with Braised Cabbage
An assortment of locally sourced wild game sausages (e.g., venison, elk, or moose) grilled or pan-fried, serve…
7 net12 total5 fibre65 protein75 fat900 kcal
Côtelettes de Porc à la Montréalaise avec Haricots Verts à l'Ail
Montreal-Spiced Pork Chops with Garlic Green Beans
Thick-cut pork chops seasoned generously with classic Montreal steak spice, pan-seared or grilled to a juicy f…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein55 fat750 kcal
Deconstructed Tourtière Bowl
Deconstructed Quebec Meat Pie Bowl (No Crust)
A savory bowl of traditional Quebec meat pie filling, typically a blend of ground pork, beef, and/or veal seas…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Jarret d'Agneau Braisé avec Purée de Céleri-Rave Céto
Braised Lamb Shank with Celery Root Puree and Keto Gravy
Tender, slow-braised lamb shank in a rich, savory gravy, served alongside a creamy celery root (celeriac) pure…
8 net15 total7 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
Longe de Caribou, Réduction Baies de Genièvre et Légumes Verts Braisés (Céto)
Caribou Loin with Juniper Berry Reduction and Braised Greens (Keto)
Tender caribou loin, seared to perfection and served with a rich, savory juniper berry reduction, accompanied …
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
Québécois Ragoût de Boulettes (Keto Meatball Stew Bowl)
Quebec Meatball Stew Bowl (Keto Gravy, No Sides)
A hearty bowl of traditional Québécois pork and beef meatballs simmered in a rich, savory, and keto-friendly b…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Moules Marinières (Sans Pain)
Steamed Mussels with Garlic-White Wine Broth (No Bread)
A generous bowl of fresh mussels steamed in a savory broth of white wine, garlic, butter, and herbs. Served wi…
9 net10 total1 fibre40 protein38 fat550 kcal
Rôti de Perdrix avec Légumes Rôtis Céto
Roast Partridge with Keto Roasted Vegetables
A succulent roasted partridge, a common Canadian game bird, cooked until tender and served with a medley of no…
9 net15 total6 fibre90 protein65 fat850 kcal
Bifteck de Contre-filet à la Montréalaise avec Légumes Rôtis Céto
Montreal-Spiced New York Strip with Roasted Keto Vegetables
A thick-cut New York Strip steak, generously seasoned with classic Montreal steak spice, pan-seared or grilled…
10 net15 total5 fibre80 protein70 fat950 kcal
Deconstructed Tourtière des Lacs-Saint-Jean (Keto Meat and Vegetable Bowl)
A deconstructed version of the hearty Lacs-Saint-Jean Tourtière, a specific Québécois meat pie traditionally f…
10 net15 total5 fibre70 protein70 fat950 kcal
Grilled Bison Steak
Lean and flavourful bison steak, a Canadian game meat, typically grilled and served with accompaniments.…
10 net15 total5 fibre75 protein50 fat800 kcal
Wild Boar Sausage (No Bun) with Braised Cabbage and Dijon
Hearty and flavourful wild boar sausage, grilled or pan-fried, served without a bun. Accompanied by tender bra…
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Dungeness Crab with Drawn Butter
Freshly steamed or grilled Dungeness crab, renowned for its sweet, tender meat. Served simply with a generous …
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Grappes de Crabe des Neiges à l'Ail et au Beurre
Garlic Butter Snow Crab Clusters (Keto)
Sweet and tender Snow Crab clusters, a staple of Canada's East Coast, steamed or roasted to perfection and ser…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal
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Lotte de Rivière Poêlée au Beurre Citronné
Pan-Seared Burbot with Lemon Butter (Keto)
Delicate fillets of Burbot (also known as freshwater cod), a Canadian freshwater fish, expertly pan-seared to …
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
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Alberta Beef Carpaccio avec Roquette, Câpres et Parmesan
Alberta Beef Carpaccio with Arugula, Capers, and Parmesan
Thinly sliced, raw Alberta beef tenderloin arranged beautifully, topped with fresh arugula, briny capers, shav…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Chicken Breast Stuffed with Herbs and Goat Cheese, Wrapped in Canadian Back Bacon
Tender chicken breast stuffed with a flavorful mixture of fresh herbs and creamy goat cheese, then wrapped in …
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
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Filet de Lingue Rouge Poêlé, Beurre Citron-Câpres et Épinards Sautés
Pan-Seared West Coast Lingcod with Lemon-Caper Butter and Sautéed Spinach
Firm, flaky West Coast Lingcod fillet, pan-seared until golden. Drizzled with a zesty lemon-caper butter sauce…
3 net6 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Grilled Lake Superior Cisco with Lemon-Dill Butter and Asparagus
A delicate and flavorful fillet of Lake Superior Cisco (lake herring), expertly grilled to perfection. Served …
3 net5 total2 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Poitrine de Faisan Farcie aux Épinards et Fromage de Chèvre (Céto)
Pheasant Breast Stuffed with Spinach and Goat Cheese (Keto)
Elegant pan-seared pheasant breast, butterflied and filled with a creamy, tangy mixture of fresh sautéed spina…
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein32 fat550 kcal
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Tartare de Venaison avec Câpres et Roquette sur Feuilles d'Endive
Venison Tartare with Capers and Arugula served on Endive Leaves
Finely diced raw venison, seasoned and mixed with capers, shallots, and herbs, presented on crisp endive leave…
3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein30 fat500 kcal
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Bifteck de Fer Plat de l'Alberta, Beurre Ail-Herbes et Asperges
Grilled Alberta Flat Iron Steak with Garlic Herb Butter and Asparagus
A tender and flavourful Alberta flat iron steak, grilled to perfection, topped with a rich garlic and herb com…
4 net7 total3 fibre55 protein50 fat680 kcal
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Bison Carpaccio avec Câpres, Roquette et Parmesan
Bison Carpaccio with Capers, Arugula, and Parmesan
Thinly sliced raw bison tenderloin, traditionally served with capers, red onion, arugula, and shaved Parmesan,…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein38 fat500 kcal
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Brochettes de Viandes Sauvages Frottées au Style Montréal (Cerf, Bison) avec Asperges Rôties
Montreal Spice-Rubbed Game Meat Skewers (Venison and Bison) with Roasted Asparagus
Succulent chunks of venison and bison, generously coated in a robust, classic Montreal steak spice rub, grille…
4 net7 total3 fibre70 protein40 fat680 kcal
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Éperlans Poêlés (Sans Panure) avec Aïoli Citron-Aneth
Pan-Seared Smelts (No Breading) with Lemon Dill Aioli
Delicate fresh smelts, a traditional Canadian fish especially in the Atlantic provinces, pan-seared to a golde…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein38 fat500 kcal
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Espadon Grillé au Beurre Citron-Aneth et Asperges
Grilled Swordfish with Lemon-Dill Butter and Asparagus
A thick, meaty swordfish steak, a prized catch from Atlantic Canadian waters, grilled to perfection and topped…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Filets de Doré Mariné (Céto)
Pickled Walleye Fillets (Keto)
Delicately brined and pickled walleye (pickerel) fillets, a traditional freshwater Canadian preparation, marin…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
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Pan-Seared Rainbow Trout with Garlic-Herb Butter and Roasted Broccoli
A pan-seared fillet of fresh rainbow trout, celebrated for its delicate texture and mild, clean flavor. Accomp…
4 net7 total3 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
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Roulade de Lapin Farcie aux Herbes et Lardons
Rabbit Roulade Stuffed with Herbs and Lardons
Tender deboned rabbit loin, rolled and stuffed with a flavorful mixture of fresh herbs and crispy lardons (cur…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein42 fat650 kcal
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Bacon Arrière Canadien Glaçé à l'Érable Sans Sucre avec Œufs Pochés
Sugar-Free Maple Glazed Canadian Back Bacon with Poached Eggs
Thick-cut Canadian back bacon, pan-fried and glazed with a rich, sugar-free maple syrup alternative. Served al…
5 net5 total0 fibre40 protein45 fat580 kcal
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Bifteck de Flétan Poêlé au Beurre Citronné et Asperges
Pan-Seared Halibut Steak with Lemon Butter and Asparagus
A succulent, thick-cut halibut steak, perfectly pan-seared to a flaky interior and golden exterior. Served wit…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Côtelettes d'Orignal Grillées, Réduction aux Baies de Genièvre et Chou Frisé Braisé
Grilled Elk Chops with Juniper Berry Reduction (Keto) and Braised Collard Greens
Succulent grilled elk chops, expertly seasoned and served with a rich, sugar-free juniper berry reduction and …
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Crevettes à l'Ail et au Beurre avec Fines Herbes
Garlic Shrimp/Prawns with Butter and Herbs
Succulent shrimp or prawns sautéed in abundant garlic butter with fresh herbs, often served as an appetizer or…
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Galettes de Saumon Frais (Version Céto)
Fresh Salmon Patties (Keto Version)
Delicious pan-fried patties made from fresh Atlantic salmon, finely flaked and seasoned with fresh dill, Dijon…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
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Palourdes à la Vapeur (Sans Pain, Sauce au Beurre à l'Ail)
Steamed Clams (No Bread, Garlic Butter Sauce)
Fresh, succulent clams steamed in a flavorful broth of garlic, dry white wine, and ample butter, served simply…
5 net6 total1 fibre30 protein28 fat420 kcal
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Poitrine de Faisan Enveloppée de Bacon avec Choux de Bruxelles Rôtis
Bacon-Wrapped Pheasant Breast with Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Tender pheasant breast wrapped in crispy bacon, roasted to perfection, and served alongside savory roasted Bru…
5 net10 total5 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
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Saucisses de Lapin (Céto, Sans Liant) avec Chou Braisé et Moutarde
Keto Rabbit Sausage (No Filler) with Braised Cabbage and Dijon
Flavorful artisanal rabbit sausages, meticulously prepared without any high-carb fillers or binders, pan-fried…
5 net9 total4 fibre40 protein48 fat620 kcal
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Tacos de Langue de Bison (Feuilles de Laitue)
Braised Bison Tongue Lettuce Wraps
Succulent, slow-braised bison tongue, finely diced and seasoned with a blend of savory Canadian-inspired spice…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal