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
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…
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…
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…
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
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 …
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 …
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
Caviar de Corégone avec Crudités et Crème Fraîche
Lake Whitefish Caviar with Crudités and Crème Fraîche
A refined Canadian appetizer featuring delicate lake whitefish caviar, often sourced from the Great Lakes, ser…
4 net6 total2 fibre25 protein35 fat400 kcal
Cretons (Pâté de Porc Québécois)
Québécois Cretons (Pork Pâté)
A rich and savory traditional Québécois pork pâté, typically seasoned with onions, garlic, and savory spices. …
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein48 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
Seared Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
Seared Scallops Wrapped in Bacon (No Sweet Glaze)
Plump, pan-seared scallops elegantly wrapped in crispy bacon, offering a delightful combination of sweet and s…
4 net4 total0 fibre46 protein48 fat650 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
Deconstructed Lobster Roll Salad
Fresh Nova Scotia Lobster Meat with Celery and Dill Mayonnaise (Served as Salad, No Bun)
The quintessential Nova Scotia lobster roll, reimagined as a keto-friendly salad. Abundant chunks of fresh lob…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 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
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
Pacific Smoked Salmon Lox Platter
Pacific Smoked Salmon Lox Platter with Cream Cheese, Capers, and Red Onion (No Bagel or Crackers)
A generous platter of thinly sliced Pacific smoked salmon lox, served with cream cheese, briny capers, and thi…
5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein38 fat500 kcal
Pan-Seared Cod with Brown Butter and Keto Vegetables
Pan-Seared Cod Fillet with Brown Butter and Green Vegetables
A flaky, succulent cod fillet pan-seared to perfection, drizzled with a rich brown butter sauce. Served with a…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat650 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 Mackerel Pâté with Keto Vegetable Crudités
A creamy and savory pâté made from flaky smoked mackerel, blended with rich cream cheese, fresh lemon, and dil…
5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein60 fat680 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
Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict (Keto, No Muffin)
Two perfectly poached eggs and generous slices of smoked salmon, blanketed in a rich, buttery hollandaise sauc…
5 net5 total0 fibre35 protein55 fat650 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
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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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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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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…
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 …
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
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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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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…
3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein30 fat500 kcal