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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Potted Salmon with Cucumber
Flaked cooked salmon, seasoned and sealed under a layer of clarified butter in a ramekin. Served cold with fre…
4 net6 total2 fibre38 protein90 fat1000 kcal
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Baked Haddock and Eggs
Baked Eggs with Smoked Haddock and Cream
Flaky smoked haddock poached in cream, topped with baked eggs, and seasoned with fresh herbs. A comforting and…
5 net5 total0 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Baked Stilton with Walnuts and Celery Sticks
A warm, rich starter featuring a portion of Stilton cheese baked until gooey, topped with toasted walnuts and …
5 net9 total4 fibre35 protein80 fat900 kcal
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Grilled Prawn and Chorizo Skewers
Grilled Prawn and Chorizo Skewers with Garlic Butter
A popular modern British pub dish. Succulent grilled prawns and spicy slices of chorizo sausage threaded onto …
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
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Pan-Fried Duck Legs
Pan-Fried Duck Legs with Savoy Cabbage and Crispy Bacon
Crispy-skinned duck legs pan-fried to render out fat, served with tender braised Savoy cabbage and savory cris…
5 net10 total5 fibre50 protein80 fat950 kcal