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
Bacon Arrière Fumé Canadien et Oeufs
Smoked Canadian Back Bacon and Eggs
A traditional Canadian breakfast featuring thick-cut, smoked Canadian back bacon, pan-fried to crispy perfecti…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein55 fat650 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
Bannock Céto (Farine d'Amande)
Keto Bannock (Almond Flour)
A keto-friendly version of traditional Indigenous bannock, made with almond flour for a low-carb, savory bread…
4 net8 total4 fibre15 protein30 fat350 kcal
Canadian Peameal Bacon & Eggs
Pan-Fried Peameal Bacon with Two Fried Eggs and Tomato Slices
A classic Canadian breakfast or brunch item featuring thick-cut, pan-fried peameal bacon (cured pork loin roll…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein42 fat580 kcal
Omble Chevalier Grillé au Beurre Aneth et Haricots Verts
Grilled Arctic Char with Dill Butter and Green Beans
A Canadian specialty, fresh Arctic char fillet expertly grilled, offering a delicate flavor and flaky texture,…
4 net7 total3 fibre40 protein50 fat600 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 Sablefish with Asparagus and Dill Butter
Rich, flaky sablefish (black cod) fillet, pan-seared to perfection, served with a luxurious dill and lemon but…
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein58 fat700 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
Pâté de Têtes de Porc Céto (Pâté de Hocks de Porc du Québec)
Quebec Pork Hock Pâté (Keto)
A rustic and traditional Quebecois pâté, often served cold, made from slow-cooked pork hocks and other succule…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein65 fat780 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
Truite de Lac Poêlée au Beurre Citronné et Aneth avec Asperges
Pan-Seared Lake Trout with Lemon-Dill Butter and Asparagus
A perfectly pan-seared fillet of Canadian Lake Trout, topped with a rich lemon-dill butter sauce and served al…
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein48 fat680 kcal
Boudin Noir Québécois avec Légumes Verts Sautés
Quebecois Blood Sausage with Sautéed Greens
Authentic, rich, and savory Quebecois blood sausage (boudin noir), pan-fried until the skin is crispy, served …
5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein60 fat700 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
Hot Smoked Salmon Fillet with Dill Butter Sauce
Hot Smoked Salmon Fillet with Dill Butter Sauce and Greens
A tender, flaky hot smoked salmon fillet with a delicate smoky flavor, complemented by a vibrant dill and lemo…
5 net7 total2 fibre50 protein55 fat700 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
Pan-Seared Wild Halibut Fillet
Pan-Seared Wild Halibut Fillet with Lemon-Dill Sauce and Roasted Asparagus
A firm, flaky wild halibut fillet pan-seared until golden, served with a bright lemon-dill butter sauce and te…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein37 fat550 kcal
Smoked Pork Hocks with Sauerkraut and Dijon
Smoked Pork Hocks with Sauerkraut and Dijon Mustard
Hearty and flavorful smoked pork hocks, slow-cooked until incredibly tender, served alongside tangy, fermented…
5 net9 total4 fibre65 protein65 fat850 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
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
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
Filet de Doré Fumé avec Crème Fraîche à l'Aneth et Salade de Concombre
Smoked Goldeye Fillet with Dill Crème Fraîche and Cucumber Salad
A delicate smoked Goldeye fillet, a prairie specialty, served with a creamy dill crème fraîche and a refreshin…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
Filet de Perche Poêlé au Beurre Citronné et Haricots Verts Sautés
Pan-Seared Perch Fillet with Lemon Butter Sauce and Sautéed Green Beans
Lightly pan-seared freshwater perch fillets, topped with a rich lemon-butter sauce and served with crisp sauté…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
Filet de Porc enrobé de Bacon à la Sauge avec Purée de Chou-fleur
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Sage and Cauliflower Purée
Succulent pork tenderloin wrapped in crispy bacon, infused with sage, served with a creamy and rich cauliflowe…
6 net9 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
Omelette au Jambon et Cheddar Vieilli avec Légumes Verts Sautés
Québécois Ham and Aged Cheddar Omelette with Sautéed Greens
A fluffy three-egg omelette filled with generous cubes of savory Québécois ham and melted aged cheddar cheese,…
6 net9 total3 fibre45 protein65 fat810 kcal
Pan-Seared Arctic Char Fillet
Pan-Seared Arctic Char Fillet with Garlic-Herb Butter and Roasted Broccoli
A succulent fillet of Arctic Char, a flavourful cold-water fish, pan-seared until the skin is crispy and the f…
6 net10 total4 fibre48 protein40 fat590 kcal
Pâté de Campagne avec Cornichons Céto
Country-Style Pâté with Keto Pickles and Dijon
A rich, coarse country-style pâté, a staple of Québécois charcuterie, made from ground pork, pork liver, and s…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein55 fat650 kcal
Pâté de Poitrine de Porc
Pork Belly Pâté with Dijon and Keto Pickles
A rich, flavorful pâté made predominantly from slow-cooked pork belly, seasoned with traditional herbs and spi…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein60 fat700 kcal
Plateau de Sturgeon Fumé avec Câpres et Oignon Rouge
Smoked Sturgeon Platter with Capers and Red Onion
Exquisite thinly sliced, cold-smoked sturgeon, presented with fresh capers, finely sliced red onion, and a lem…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Caille Rôtie avec Choux de Bruxelles Poêlés et Lardons
Roasted Quail with Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
Delicately roasted quail, seasoned with herbs, served with pan-seared Brussels sprouts and crispy bacon bits.…
7 net12 total5 fibre50 protein55 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
Omelette au Saumon Fumé et Aneth avec Fromage Frais
Smoked Salmon and Dill Omelette with Cream Cheese
Fluffy omelette filled with flaky smoked salmon, fresh dill, and creamy cream cheese. A classic breakfast or b…
7 net8 total1 fibre45 protein60 fat750 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
Sauté de Champignons Sauvages aux Herbes et Ail
Wild Mushroom Sauté with Herbs and Garlic
A seasonal medley of foraged Canadian wild mushrooms (e.g., chanterelles, morels, oyster mushrooms) sautéed in…
7 net12 total5 fibre10 protein30 fat350 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
Frittata aux Champignons Sauvages, Poireaux et Fromage de Chèvre
Wild Mushroom and Leek Frittata with Goat Cheese
A hearty oven-baked frittata featuring seasonal wild mushrooms, sautéed leeks, and tangy goat cheese, made wit…
8 net10 total2 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
Langue de Bœuf Braisée, Crème au Raifort et Cornichons à l'Aneth
Braised Beef Tongue with Horseradish Cream and Dill Pickles
Tender, succulent beef tongue, slow-braised to perfection, thinly sliced and served with a zesty horseradish c…
8 net10 total2 fibre55 protein55 fat700 kcal
Poitrine de Porc Croustillante, Glaçage au Vinaigre de Cidre (Céto) et Légumes Verts Braisés
Crispy Pork Belly with Apple Cider Vinegar Glaze (Keto) and Braised Greens
Thick-cut crispy pork belly, served with a tangy, sugar-free apple cider vinegar glaze and tender braised seas…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein85 fat950 kcal
Sautéed Fiddleheads with Garlic Butter
Seasonal and uniquely Canadian, tender fiddleheads (fern shoots) sautéed simply with garlic and rich butter, h…
8 net13 total5 fibre4 protein22 fat274 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
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Consommé de Faisan aux Champignons Sauvages (Céto)
Keto Pheasant Consommé with Wild Mushroom Julienne
A crystal-clear, intensely flavored consommé crafted from roasted pheasant bones and aromatics, meticulously c…
2 net3 total1 fibre7 protein10 fat150 kcal
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Crevettes Tachetées Sautées au Beurre à l'Ail et Fines Herbes
Spot Prawns Sautéed with Garlic Butter and Fresh Herbs
Fresh, seasonal West Coast spot prawns quickly sautéed in rich garlic butter with a medley of fresh herbs like…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein50 fat650 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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Maquereau Atlantique Poêlé au Citron, Câpres et Beurre Noisette
Pan-Seared Atlantic Mackerel with Lemon, Capers, and Brown Butter
Fresh Atlantic mackerel fillets pan-seared until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender. Served with a cla…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Omelette Classique aux Fines Herbes (Québécoise)
Classic Omelette with Fine Herbs (Québécois Style)
A fluffy three-egg omelette, delicately folded and infused with a fragrant blend of fresh fine herbs (parsley,…
2 net3 total1 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
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Oursin Frais sur Lit de Glace
Fresh Sea Urchin Roe on Ice
Delicate, creamy, and briny sea urchin roe (uni) served chilled on a bed of ice, often with a lemon wedge. A t…
2 net2 total0 fibre12 protein15 fat200 kcal
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Œufs d'Omble Chevalier avec Crème Fraîche et Endives
Arctic Char Roe with Crème Fraîche and Endive Spears
Brilliant orange Arctic Char roe, a northern Canadian delicacy, elegantly served atop crisp endive spears with…
2 net3 total1 fibre25 protein32 fat400 kcal
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Aiglefin Poêlé avec Sauce au Beurre Noisette et Câpres
Pan-Seared Haddock with Brown Butter and Capers
Fresh haddock fillet pan-seared until golden brown, served with a rich brown butter and caper sauce. Typically…
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein50 fat650 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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Écrevisses Sautées à l'Ail et au Beurre
Sautéed Freshwater Crayfish with Garlic Butter
Delicate freshwater crayfish tails, a regional specialty in Québec, sautéed in rich garlic butter, often serve…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein45 fat550 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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Oeufs de Capelan avec Crème Fraîche et Concombre
Capelin Roe (Masago) with Crème Fraîche and Cucumber Slices
Bright orange capelin roe (masago), a delicate and briny Canadian seafood delicacy, served with cool crème fra…
3 net3 total0 fibre13 protein13 fat180 kcal