Irish keto guide
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160 dishes47 keto as served120 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Irish cuisine is challenging for keto adaptation due to its reliance on potatoes, bread, and root vegetables as primary components of authentic meals.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto options include various cuts of beef, lamb, and pork, along with cabbage, butter, and hard cheeses.
Danger zones
Potatoes in all forms (mashed, roasted, stewed, as toppings), soda bread, stout, and hidden sugars in some sauces are pervasive carb traps.
Best for
Best suited for very strict keto dieters who are prepared to extensively customize orders and forgo many iconic traditional sides and dishes.
24 matching dishes
Anraith Feola saibhir (Ceto)
Rich Keto Meat Broth
A deeply flavorful and nourishing broth, slow-simmered from Irish beef bones and aromatic vegetables (strained…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein20 fat300 kcal
Breac Deataithe le Cúcamar agus Uachtar Géar
Smoked Trout with Cucumber and Sour Cream
Flaked smoked trout served with refreshing cucumber slices and a dollop of full-fat sour cream, often as a lig…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein28 fat400 kcal
Cíche Faiséin Pan-Seared le Anlann Báistí
Pan-Seared Pheasant Breast with Jus and Keto Sides
Tender pheasant breast, pan-seared to perfection, served with a rich, unthickened jus and low-carb vegetables.…
4 net6 total2 fibre50 protein45 fat620 kcal
Cocktail Cloicheán (Ceto-chairdiúil)
Prawn Cocktail (Keto-Friendly)
A classic starter featuring cooked prawns on a bed of crisp lettuce, served with a sugar-free Marie Rose sauce…
5 net7 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Sicín Pot-Róstáilte le Luibheanna agus Glasraí Glasa
Pot-Roasted Chicken with Herbs and Green Vegetables
A whole or half Irish chicken, pot-roasted slowly with aromatic herbs, yielding incredibly moist and flavorful…
5 net9 total4 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Turbard Pan-Seared le Anlann Ime-Cáipéir agus Asparagas
Pan-Seared Turbot with Caper Butter Sauce and Asparagus
Delicate pan-seared Turbot fillet topped with a tangy caper butter sauce, accompanied by grilled asparagus.…
5 net7 total2 fibre60 protein48 fat680 kcal
Faiseán Róstáilte le Glasraí Glasa
Roast Pheasant with Green Vegetables
A traditional roast pheasant, often found on seasonal Irish menus, cooked until tender with crispy skin, serve…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Sailéad Cáis Ghabhair Te Éireannach le Duilleoga Measctha agus Cnónna Coill
Warm Irish Goat Cheese Salad with Mixed Leaves and Walnuts
Crumbles of warm, creamy Irish goat cheese served over a bed of fresh mixed greens, often with toasted walnuts…
6 net10 total4 fibre30 protein50 fat650 kcal
Terrine Éan Cluiche (gan Tósta, le Slaod Cúcamar)
Game Terrine (without Toast, with Cucumber Relish)
A rustic terrine made from rich Irish game meats, often including pheasant or venison, served chilled with a r…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Trosc Pan-Seared le Anlann Ime Líomóide agus Brocailí
Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce and Broccoli
Flaky pan-seared cod fillet served with a bright lemon butter sauce and steamed broccoli florets.…
6 net9 total3 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Loin Muiceola Salainn Éireannach le Anlann Peirsile Uachtarach agus Glasraí Gaile
Irish Salted Pork Loin with Creamy Parsley Sauce and Steamed Greens
Tender salted pork loin, traditionally cured and slowly cooked, served with a rich, creamy parsley sauce and a…
7 net12 total5 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
Muisceánach Gaile le Im Gairleog agus Fíon Bán
Steamed Mussels with Garlic Butter and White Wine
Fresh Irish mussels steamed in a fragrant broth of white wine, garlic, and rich butter, often finished with fr…
7 net8 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
Ae Uain Friochta le Oinniúin agus Bagún
Fried Lamb Liver with Onions and Bacon
Tender slices of lamb liver, pan-fried to perfection with caramelized onions and crispy bacon lardons, a heart…
8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein55 fat750 kcal
Liamhás Bruite le Anlann Peirsile agus Glasraí Gailfí
Boiled Ham with Parsley Sauce and Steamed Greens
Tender slices of slow-boiled cured ham, generously coated in a creamy, fresh parsley sauce, served with a side…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Bricfeasta Gaelach Ceto
Keto Irish Breakfast Plate
A generous breakfast plate featuring crispy rashers (bacon), perfectly fried eggs, grilled mushrooms, and a gr…
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Tripes agus Oinniúin i Anlann Uachtar
Irish Tripe and Onions in Cream Sauce
A classic Irish comfort dish featuring tender, honeycomb beef tripe slowly simmered with onions in a rich, sav…
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Ispíní Beártaí
Grilled Irish Sausages
Traditional Irish pork sausages, often pan-fried or grilled, typically served with mashed cauliflower and grav…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein60 fat800 kcal
Pióg Éisc Gaelach le Barr Cóilis
Keto Irish Fish Pie with Cauliflower Topping
A comforting classic, reimagined for keto. Flaky white fish and succulent shellfish in a rich, creamy sauce, t…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Stobhach Coinín le Glasraí Íseal-Carb
Rabbit Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables
A rustic and flavorful slow-cooked rabbit stew with tender meat in a rich savory broth, modified to include lo…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Stobhach Gaelach le Glasraí Íseal-Carb
Irish Lamb Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables
Tender slow-cooked lamb in a rich broth with celery, a controlled amount of onion, and a variety of non-starch…
10 net15 total5 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
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Iasc Bán Pan-Seared le Bagún Crispy
Pan-Seared White Fish with Crispy Bacon
A fresh fillet of Irish white fish (such as cod, haddock, or hake), pan-seared to achieve a flaky texture and …
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Breac Bácáilte le Líomóid agus Luibheanna
Baked Trout with Lemon and Herbs
A whole fresh Irish trout, baked to perfection with slices of lemon, fresh herbs such as dill or parsley, and …
4 net7 total3 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Sailéad Te Bradán Deataithe agus Asparagas
Warm Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Salad
Flakes of prime Irish smoked salmon, gently warmed and served on a bed of fresh mixed greens with tender, stea…
4 net6 total2 fibre35 protein38 fat500 kcal
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Mairteoil Chornáilte le Glasraí Íseal-Carb agus Ubh Friochta
Keto Corned Beef Hash with Fried Egg
A hearty breakfast or brunch dish, featuring shredded corned beef browned with sautéed onions and low-carb veg…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein48 fat680 kcal