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 …

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2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein32 fat450 kcal

Langues de Morue Poêlées au Beurre Noisette et Citron

Pan-Seared Cod Tongues with Brown Butter and Lemon

A unique Newfoundland delicacy, cod tongues are tender and meaty. Here, they are pan-seared until golden, fini…

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2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein55 fat650 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…

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3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein55 fat650 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…

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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…

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3 net6 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal

Roasted Bone Marrow with Keto Herbs and Greens Salad

Rich, unctuous roasted beef bone marrow served with a vibrant simple salad of fresh parsley and capers, often …

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3 net5 total2 fibre20 protein58 fat600 kcal

Smoked Goldeye Fillet with Lemon and Herbs

A delicate, flaky smoked freshwater fish fillet, traditionally from the Canadian Prairies, served simply with …

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3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat650 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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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,…

Order as-isBalanced Protein/Fat

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…

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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…

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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…

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3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein50 fat650 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…

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3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal

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Bouchées de Saumon Fumé "Candy" Sans Sucre

Sugar-Free Smoked Salmon Candy Bites

Thick-cut, firm pieces of wild salmon, slow-smoked and glazed with a sugar-free, savory-sweet mixture, creatin…

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3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein28 fat420 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 …

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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3 net3 total0 fibre13 protein13 fat180 kcal

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Oeufs de Doré Jaune avec Crème Fraîche et Aneth

Pickerel (Walleye) Roe with Crème Fraîche and Dill

Delicate and briny roe from Canadian pickerel (walleye), served with rich crème fraîche and fresh dill, often …

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3 net3 total0 fibre14 protein18 fat220 kcal

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Omelette aux Champignons Sauvages et Gruyère

Wild Mushroom and Gruyère Omelette

A fluffy omelette filled with a medley of locally sourced wild mushrooms and melted Gruyère cheese, cooked in …

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3 net5 total2 fibre30 protein42 fat520 kcal

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Os à Moelle Rôtis aux Champignons Sauvages

Roasted Bone Marrow with Wild Mushroom Sauté

A rich and indulgent appetizer often featured in Canadian fine dining. Beef marrow bones roasted to perfection…

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3 net5 total2 fibre20 protein68 fat700 kcal

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Pâté de Viande Fumée (Style Montréal)

Montreal Smoked Meat Pâté with Keto Accompaniments

A rich, savory pâté crafted from finely chopped Montreal Smoked Meat, blended with rendered beef fat and a cla…

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3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein55 fat650 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…

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3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein32 fat550 kcal

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Rillettes de Canard avec Cornichons et Craquelins Céto

Duck Rillettes with Pickles and Keto Crackers

Slow-cooked duck meat shredded and preserved in its own fat, seasoned with herbs. This rich and savory spread …

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3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein58 fat650 kcal

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Rillettes de Perdrix avec Accompagnements Céto

Partridge Rillettes with Keto Crackers and Pickles

Tender partridge meat, slow-cooked until shreddable and confited in its own fat or duck fat, seasoned with sav…

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3 net5 total2 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal

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Saumon sur Planche de Cèdre avec Beurre Citron-Aneth

Cedar Plank Salmon with Lemon-Dill Butter

Wild Canadian salmon fillet slow-roasted on a cedar plank, imparting a distinct smoky flavor. Finished with a …

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3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein60 fat800 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…

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3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein30 fat500 kcal