English keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Adapting to English cuisine requires careful selection and significant modification of traditional dishes due to ubiquitous starches and sugars.
Top ingredients
Excellent options include various cuts of roasted or grilled meats (beef, lamb, pork, chicken), fish, eggs, and non-starchy vegetables like broccoli, spinach, and mushrooms.
Danger zones
Gravies, pies, battered fish, chips, roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, mushy peas, and any bread-based items are major carb traps.
Best for
This cuisine works best for adaptable keto dieters comfortable requesting substitutions and prioritizing simple, unprocessed components over traditional meal structures.
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Fried Sprats
Small, whole oily fish (sprats), lightly pan-fried or deep-fried until crispy, served with a wedge of lemon. A…
0 net0 total0 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
Kippers with Butter
Salt-cured and smoked herring, typically pan-fried or grilled, served simply with a generous knob of melted bu…
0 net0 total0 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Pork Scratchings
Crispy Pork Rinds
Crispy, salty deep-fried pork skin, a traditional pub snack. Naturally carb-free and rich in fat and protein.…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
Jellied Eels
Traditional Jellied Eels
A traditional East End delicacy featuring chunks of stewed eel set in a savory, spiced aspic (jelly) made from…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein30 fat420 kcal
Stilton and Celery Salad
A classic and simple British starter or light accompaniment, featuring pungent Stilton cheese crumbled over cr…
2 net4 total2 fibre18 protein25 fat300 kcal
Deviled Eggs
Classic Deviled Eggs (Keto Starter)
Hard-boiled eggs halved, with the yolks whipped into a creamy, savory filling using mayonnaise, Dijon mustard,…
3 net3 total0 fibre21 protein30 fat350 kcal
Fresh Crab Salad
Fresh Crab Salad with Mayonnaise and Mixed Leaves
A light yet satisfying salad featuring succulent fresh crab meat, often mixed with a creamy mayonnaise dressin…
3 net5 total2 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
Grilled Langoustines with Garlic Butter
Grilled Langoustines with Garlic Butter and Green Salad
Succulent langoustines (similar to large prawns), grilled and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, served wit…
3 net5 total2 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
Pigs in Blankets
Sausages Wrapped in Bacon with Dijon Mustard
Small pork sausages wrapped in streaky bacon and baked or pan-fried until crispy. A popular accompaniment or s…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Smoked Haddock and Poached Egg
Smoked Haddock Fillet with Poached Egg and Buttered Greens
A simple yet comforting dish featuring a flaky, naturally smoked haddock fillet, often gently poached or grill…
3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Smoked Salmon Platter
Smoked Salmon Platter with Cream Cheese, Capers, and Lemon
Slices of premium smoked salmon served with rich cream cheese, briny capers, and fresh lemon wedges, presented…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein45 fat550 kcal
Steamed Whelks with Vinegar and Butter
A simple and authentic British seafood dish of fresh whelks, steamed until tender, served simply with drawn bu…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein25 fat350 kcal
Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
Fresh Steamed Asparagus with Rich Hollandaise Sauce
Tender, steamed green asparagus spears generously topped with a classic, rich, and creamy Hollandaise sauce ma…
4 net8 total4 fibre10 protein34 fat375 kcal
Clear Game Broth with Shredded Game/Chicken
Clear Game Broth with Shredded Game or Chicken
A light yet flavourful consommé made from a rich game stock (e.g., venison, pheasant, or chicken), gently simm…
4 net4 total0 fibre30 protein12 fat250 kcal
Creamed Spinach
Rich Creamed Spinach Side Dish
Fresh spinach wilted and simmered in a rich, creamy sauce made with butter, heavy cream, garlic, and sometimes…
4 net7 total3 fibre6 protein28 fat300 kcal
Grilled Halibut with Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce
Pan-Seared Halibut with Rich Butter Sauce and Greens
A luxurious and naturally keto-friendly dish featuring a flaky grilled halibut fillet, served with tender aspa…
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Skate Wing with Black Butter and Capers
A classic dish featuring a tender skate wing, pan-fried and drizzled with a rich black butter sauce (beurre no…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs
A classic English combination featuring silky slices of smoked salmon alongside creamy scrambled eggs, prepare…
4 net4 total0 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Cheddar and Mushroom Omelette
Cheddar and Mushroom Omelette with a Side Salad
A fluffy omelette filled with mature English cheddar cheese and sautéed mushrooms, cooked in butter and served…
5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
Crispy Pork Belly Bites with Dijon Mustard Dip
Succulent chunks of slow-roasted pork belly, rendered until crispy and golden, served with a tangy, sugar-free…
5 net5 total0 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Grilled Salmon with Asparagus and Dill Butter
A generous portion of Atlantic salmon fillet, expertly grilled and topped with a rich dill and butter sauce, s…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
Pan-Fried Lamb Rump with Minted Greens
Seared Lamb Rump Steak with Buttered Minted Greens
Succulent lamb rump steak, pan-fried to perfection, served alongside fresh green vegetables lightly sautéed wi…
5 net10 total5 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
Pan-Fried Mackerel Fillet
Pan-Fried Mackerel Fillet with Braised Fennel and Lemon
Fresh mackerel fillet pan-fried to crispy perfection, known for its rich omega-3 content. Served with tender b…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Pan-Fried Sea Bass with Lemon Butter Sauce
Pan-Fried Sea Bass
Crispy-skinned pan-fried sea bass fillet, typically served with a simple lemon butter sauce and seasonal green…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Poached Salmon with Lemon Mayonnaise and Cucumber Salad
A classic cold dish featuring a perfectly poached salmon fillet, served with a creamy lemon-infused mayonnaise…
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein58 fat720 kcal
Roasted Partridge with Bacon and Keto Greens
Whole Roasted Partridge with Crispy Bacon and Braised Greens
A succulent whole partridge, seasoned and oven-roasted, served alongside crispy pan-fried bacon and a generous…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Smoked Mackerel Fillets with Horseradish Cream
Smoked Mackerel Fillets with Horseradish Cream and Cucumber Ribbons
Flaky, rich smoked mackerel fillets, naturally full of flavour, perfectly complemented by a piquant horseradis…
5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein50 fat580 kcal
Soused Mackerel with Cucumber Salad
Pickled Mackerel Fillets with Fresh Cucumber Salad
Fresh mackerel fillets gently 'soused' (marinated and lightly cooked) in a vinegar-based brine with herbs and …
5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
Watercress, Crispy Bacon, and Stilton Salad
Fresh Watercress Salad with Crispy Bacon and English Blue Cheese
A refreshing salad featuring peppery watercress, generous pieces of crispy bacon, crumbled English Stilton blu…
5 net7 total2 fibre22 protein48 fat525 kcal
Celeriac Remoulade
Shredded celeriac mixed with a creamy, zesty mayonnaise-based dressing, often seasoned with Dijon mustard, cap…
6 net10 total4 fibre4 protein32 fat350 kcal
Garlic Butter Sautéed Mushrooms
Pan-Fried Mushrooms with Garlic and Herbs
Fresh mushrooms (e.g., button, cremini) sautéed in rich garlic butter with a hint of fresh parsley, until tend…
6 net8 total2 fibre6 protein23 fat250 kcal
Gloucestershire Old Spot Pork Chop with Buttered Cabbage
Pan-Fried Pork Chop with Sautéed Buttered Cabbage
A thick, juicy chop from the renowned Gloucestershire Old Spot pig, pan-fried to perfection, served simply wit…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein55 fat720 kcal
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Pan-Fried Turbot with Brown Butter and Herbs
A luxurious pan-fried turbot fillet, a highly prized flatfish, served simply with a rich brown butter sauce in…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein58 fat700 kcal
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Smoked Mackerel with Poached Eggs
Flaky smoked mackerel fillets served alongside perfectly poached eggs, often drizzled with melted butter and f…
1 net1 total0 fibre52 protein72 fat850 kcal
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Grilled Lamb's Tongue with Gremolata
Tender, grilled lamb's tongue, known for its rich flavour and texture, served with a fresh, zesty gremolata (a…
1.5 net2 total0.5 fibre40 protein63 fat750 kcal
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Dressed Whole Crab (Keto)
Dressed Whole Crab with Mayonnaise and Lemon
A whole crab, with the cooked meat expertly removed, mixed with mayonnaise and lemon, and then neatly presente…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein38 fat520 kcal
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Grilled Sardines with Lemon and Olive Oil
Grilled Sardines with Lemon Dressing
Fresh sardines, simply grilled until tender and flaky, served with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a s…
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
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Pickled Eggs
Pickled Eggs with Salt and Pepper
Hard-boiled eggs preserved in vinegar, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. A traditional pub snack.…
2 net2 total0 fibre12 protein12 fat160 kcal
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Angels on Horseback
Bacon-Wrapped Oysters
Plump oysters wrapped in crispy streaky bacon, pan-fried to perfection. A rich and savory classic appetizer.…
3 net3 total0 fibre15 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Arbroath Smokie with Melted Butter and Greens
Hot-Smoked Haddock with Melted Butter and Wilted Greens
An Arbroath Smokie is a type of hot-smoked haddock, a specialty originally from Arbroath, Scotland, but widely…
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
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Braised Celery with Cheese
Celery stalks slowly braised in a rich chicken or vegetable stock until tender, then topped with a generous la…
3 net6 total3 fibre10 protein18 fat220 kcal
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Cheese and Ham Omelette (Keto)
Omelette with Cheese and Ham
A classic fluffy omelette filled with mature cheddar cheese and diced cooked ham. Ensure no toast or chips ser…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein38 fat480 kcal
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Classic Egg and Asparagus Salad
Chopped Egg and Asparagus Salad with Creamy Mayonnaise
Hard-boiled eggs and tender blanched asparagus spears, chopped and bound in a rich, creamy mayonnaise dressing…
3 net6 total3 fibre22 protein40 fat450 kcal
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Grilled Asparagus Wrapped in Cured Ham
Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto with Butter
Fresh asparagus spears lightly grilled or pan-fried until tender-crisp, then wrapped in slices of savoury cure…
3 net5 total2 fibre15 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Grilled Calamari with Garlic Butter
Grilled Squid with Lemon and Garlic Butter
Tender and succulent grilled squid rings and tentacles, perfectly seasoned and served with a generous drizzle …
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
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Hot Smoked Salmon Flakes with Dill Cream and Greens
Flaky, hot-smoked salmon served with a generous dollop of rich dill-infused cream (crème fraîche or double cre…
3 net5 total2 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Pan-Fried Partridge Breast with Rich Cream Sauce and Wilted Spinach
Pan-Fried Partridge Breast with Cream Sauce and Greens
Tender pan-fried partridge breast, served with a luxurious, unthickened cream sauce made with heavy cream and …
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Pan-Fried Scallops with Garlic Butter
Seared Scallops in Garlic Butter
Succulent king scallops pan-fried to a golden sear, served in a rich garlic butter sauce.…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein30 fat420 kcal
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Poached Halibut with Sauce Vierge
A delicate poached halibut fillet, known for its firm white flesh, served with a fresh and vibrant sauce vierg…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein48 fat625 kcal
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Roasted Bone Marrow with Parsley, Capers, and Shallot Salad
Rich, intensely flavorful roasted beef bone marrow, traditionally served with a vibrant, refreshing salad of f…
3 net5 total2 fibre20 protein58 fat600 kcal
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Roasted Radishes with Butter and Herbs
Whole radishes roasted until tender and slightly sweet, tossed with melted butter and fresh herbs.…
3 net7 total4 fibre2 protein38 fat400 kcal
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Smoked Eel with Scrambled Eggs
A traditional English combination featuring rich, oily smoked eel, gently warmed, served with creamy scrambled…
3 net3 total0 fibre53 protein68 fat835 kcal
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Smoked Salmon with Avocado and Dill
Smoked Salmon Platter with Avocado, Dill, and Lemon
Delicate slices of cold-smoked salmon served with creamy, ripe avocado, fresh dill, a squeeze of lemon, and a …
3 net10 total7 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Steamed Samphire with Butter
Fresh, succulent samphire (also known as sea asparagus) gently steamed until tender-crisp and tossed generousl…
3 net5 total2 fibre2 protein18 fat180 kcal
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Baked Cod Loin with Parsley Butter
Baked Cod Loin with Parsley Butter and Steamed Greens
A flaky and moist cod loin, gently baked and topped with a vibrant parsley and lemon butter sauce. Served with…
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein30 fat450 kcal
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Baked Eggs with Cream and Chives
Eggs baked in individual ramekins with a generous pour of double cream and fresh chives, until the whites are …
4 net5 total1 fibre20 protein55 fat600 kcal
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Braised Ox Tongue with Caper Butter Sauce
Slow-Braised Ox Tongue with Caper and Herb Butter Sauce
Tender, thinly sliced ox tongue slow-braised to perfection, served with a tangy, rich butter sauce infused wit…
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein65 fat780 kcal
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Buttered Cabbage
Finely shredded cabbage, gently sautéed or steamed until tender-crisp and tossed generously with melted butter…
4 net8 total4 fibre2 protein25 fat250 kcal
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Corned Beef and Cabbage
Boiled Corned Beef with Braised Cabbage
Slices of tender, slow-cooked corned beef served simply with braised cabbage, often finished with a generous k…
4 net8 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Grilled Monkfish Wrapped in Prosciutto with Sage Butter
Grilled Monkfish Wrapped in Prosciutto with Sage Butter and Asparagus
Firm, meaty fillets of monkfish, delicately wrapped in salty prosciutto, grilled to perfection and served with…
4 net6 total2 fibre65 protein40 fat650 kcal