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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Baked Atlantic Salmon with Lemon-Dill Butter and Asparagus
A flaky Atlantic salmon fillet baked to perfection, brushed with a rich lemon-dill butter, and served alongsid…
4 net6 total2 fibre50 protein60 fat780 kcal
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Caviar d'Esturgeon Blanc avec Accompagnements Céto
White Sturgeon Caviar with Keto Accompaniments
Premium Canadian White Sturgeon caviar, served with traditional accoutrements modified for keto, including crè…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein40 fat480 kcal
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Consommé de Jarret de Porc Fumé avec Légumes Verts et Lardons
Smoked Ham Hock Consommé with Greens and Lardons (Keto)
A refined, clear consommé inspired by classic Québécois ham hock flavors, made from slow-simmered smoked ham h…
4 net6 total2 fibre30 protein40 fat500 kcal
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Corégone Poêlé avec Caviar de Corégone et Sauce au Beurre Citronné, Poireaux Braisés Céto
Pan-Seared Lake Whitefish with Whitefish Caviar and Lemon Butter Sauce, Keto Braised Leeks
Delicate lake whitefish fillet pan-seared to perfection, topped with a dollop of local whitefish caviar and a …
4 net7 total3 fibre55 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Escargots au Beurre à l'Ail et aux Fines Herbes (sans pain)
Escargots in Garlic Herb Butter (no bread)
Tender escargots baked in rich garlic, fresh parsley, and butter sauce, served sizzling. A classic French-Cana…
4 net4 total0 fibre18 protein38 fat400 kcal
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Filet de Maquereau Fumé avec Fromage à la Crème et Aneth
Smoked Mackerel Fillet with Cream Cheese and Dill
A tender, flavorful smoked mackerel fillet, often served cold or at room temperature, accompanied by a dollop …
4 net4 total0 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Foie de Corégone Poêlé avec Oignons et Lardons
Pan-Seared Lake Whitefish Liver with Sautéed Onions and Bacon
A unique and traditional northern Canadian delicacy: delicately pan-seared lake whitefish liver, offering a ri…
4 net6 total2 fibre30 protein60 fat700 kcal
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Joues de Porc Frites Croustillantes avec Aïoli Dijonnaise
Crispy Fried Pork Jowls with Dijon Aioli
Succulent pork jowls, rendered and fried until exquisitely crispy, served with a tangy, creamy Dijon aioli.…
4 net4 total0 fibre30 protein68 fat750 kcal
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Pemmican de Bison avec Baies et Suif
Bison Pemmican Bites with Berries and Tallow
An energy-dense, traditional Indigenous Canadian food made from dried, pounded bison meat mixed with rendered …
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein68 fat800 kcal
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Filet de Maquereau Frais Poêlé, Légumes Verts Sautés et Beurre Aneth
Pan-Seared Fresh Mackerel Fillet with Sautéed Greens and Dill Butter
Fresh mackerel fillet pan-seared until the skin is crispy and the flesh tender, served with a delicate dill bu…
5 net10 total5 fibre41 protein64 fat760 kcal
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Filet de Maquereau Fumé Poêlé au Beurre Citronné et Aneth
Pan-Seared Smoked Mackerel Fillet with Lemon-Dill Butter
A rich, flaky smoked mackerel fillet, pan-seared to crisp the skin and warm through, served with a generous le…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein70 fat680 kcal
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Huîtres Farcies au Fromage et Épinards (Version Céto)
Baked Oysters with Cheese and Spinach (Keto Version)
Succulent fresh PEI oysters baked on the half shell, topped with a rich, creamy mixture of sautéed spinach, sa…
5 net6 total1 fibre20 protein30 fat380 kcal
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Pan-Seared Duck Leg with Braised Greens and Crispy Lardons
A succulent duck leg, pan-seared until the skin is perfectly crispy and the meat is tender, served alongside f…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein70 fat820 kcal
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Salade de Prosciutto de Canard Fumé avec Roquette, Pacanes et Vinaigrette Sans Sucre
Smoked Duck Prosciutto Salad with Arugula, Pecans, and Sugar-Free Vinaigrette
A light yet flavorful salad featuring thin slices of cured and smoked duck breast, served over fresh arugula w…
5 net9 total4 fibre35 protein48 fat580 kcal