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.
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Cuilceacha Gaile le hIm Gairleog agus Luibheanna
Steamed Whelks with Garlic Herb Butter
Fresh whelks, a traditional seafood delicacy, gently steamed until tender, served with a generous bowl of melt…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
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
Brawn / Ceann Muc
Irish Head Cheese (Pork Brawn)
A traditional cold cut made from various parts of a pig's head, seasoned and often set in its own natural gela…
3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein60 fat750 kcal
Buinní Móra Gaile le hIm Gairleog
Steamed Periwinkles with Garlic Butter
Fresh Irish periwinkles, steamed to tender perfection, served in their shells with a generous side of melted g…
3 net4 total1 fibre20 protein35 fat400 kcal
Cloicheáin Bhá Bhaile Átha Cliath
Grilled Dublin Bay Prawns / Langoustines
Fresh langoustines (known as Dublin Bay Prawns), often grilled or sautéed simply with garlic butter.…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein40 fat500 kcal
Crúba Portáin Úra le hIm Gairleog
Fresh Crab Claws with Garlic Butter
Succulent Irish crab claws, often steamed or lightly boiled, served simply with a generous side of melted garl…
3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein58 fat720 kcal
Uibheacha Diabhail
Deviled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs halved, with the yolks whipped into a creamy, savory filling with mayonnaise, mustard, and se…
3 net4 total1 fibre24 protein38 fat450 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
Cál Gaelach Braite le Im
Braised Irish Kale with Butter
Fresh Irish kale, slowly braised until tender, seasoned simply with generous butter, salt, and pepper.…
4 net8 total4 fibre4 protein18 fat200 kcal
Cloicheáin Bhá Bhaile Átha Cliath Pan-Seared le Im Gairleog Luibh agus Spionáiste Sautéed
Pan-Seared Dublin Bay Prawns with Garlic Herb Butter and Sautéed Spinach
Succulent Dublin Bay prawns, a local delicacy, delicately pan-seared with a generous amount of fragrant garlic…
4 net7 total3 fibre45 protein55 fat680 kcal
Liománach Salann le hIm Luibh agus Cabáiste
Boiled Salted Ling with Herb Butter and Cabbage
A traditional Irish dish featuring flaky salted ling, boiled and served with a rich herb butter and simply ste…
4 net7 total3 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
Mhilseáin Uain Pan-Seared le hIm Luibh agus Glasraí Glasa
Pan-Seared Lamb Sweetbreads with Herb Butter and Green Vegetables
Delicately pan-seared lamb sweetbreads, crispy on the outside and creamy within, finished with fragrant herb b…
4 net7 total3 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Spionáiste Uachtarach le Cnó Ime
Creamed Spinach with Nutmeg
Fresh spinach sautéed and then simmered in a rich, creamy sauce, subtly flavored with nutmeg. A classic and in…
4 net8 total4 fibre6 protein34 fat350 kcal
Stéig Sirloin Éireannach le Im Gairleog agus Pónairí Gléineacha
Irish Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter and Green Beans
A generously portioned Irish sirloin steak, pan-seared or grilled to perfection, topped with rich garlic herb …
4 net8 total4 fibre75 protein60 fat850 kcal
Bairneach Ghrillte le Im Gairleog agus Brocailíní
Grilled Monkfish with Garlic Butter and Broccolini
Firm and meaty monkfish, grilled to perfection and generously coated with a savory garlic butter, served along…
5 net8 total3 fibre68 protein60 fat820 kcal
Brocailí le hIm agus Almóinní
Broccoli with Butter and Toasted Almonds
Steamed or roasted broccoli florets generously tossed in melted butter and topped with crunchy toasted almond …
5 net10 total5 fibre8 protein28 fat300 kcal
Cláiríní agus Muiríní Bruite le Im
Boiled Cockles and Mussels with Butter
A traditional Dublin dish featuring fresh cockles and mussels gently boiled and served simply with rich Irish …
5 net5 total0 fibre55 protein65 fat750 kcal
Crubeens (Troithíní Muiceola Bráite)
Crubeens (Braised Pork Trotters with Keto Greens)
Traditionally slow-braised pork trotters, rich in collagen and fat, served fork-tender. In a keto restaurant s…
5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein75 fat900 kcal
Omelette le Cáis Éireannach agus Bagún
Omelette with Irish Cheese and Bacon
A fluffy omelette made with three pasture-raised Irish eggs, filled with crispy Irish bacon lardons and genero…
5 net5 total0 fibre40 protein55 fat650 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
Gualainn Uain Bráite le Glasraí Glasa
Braised Lamb Shoulder with Green Vegetables
Tender Irish lamb shoulder, slow-braised until it falls off the bone, served with a rich, savory jus and a sel…
6 net10 total4 fibre80 protein65 fat900 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
Muiríní Gaile le Anlann Uachtair Gairleoige
Steamed Mussels with Garlic Cream Sauce
Fresh Irish mussels steamed in a rich garlic cream sauce, typically served without bread.…
7 net8 total1 fibre40 protein48 fat600 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
Oisrí Éireannacha Úra ar an Leathbhlaosc
Fresh Irish Oysters on the Half Shell
Plump, briny Irish oysters, freshly shucked and presented on the half shell over ice with a simple wedge of le…
8 net8 total0 fibre20 protein8 fat200 kcal
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Ae Trosc Friochta le Im
Pan-Fried Cod Liver with Butter
Delicately pan-fried fresh cod liver, a nutrient-dense and exceptionally rich dish, simply prepared with gener…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein140 fat1300 kcal
KAsoon
Duileasc Friochta
Fried Dulse
A traditional Irish snack or side dish made from dried dulse (red seaweed), briefly fried until crispy, often …
2 net4 total2 fibre1 protein18 fat200 kcal
KAsoon
Laíon Bradán Fiáin Pan-Friochta le Im
Pan-Fried Wild Salmon Roe with Butter
Fresh wild salmon roe, gently pan-fried in butter, a luxurious and flavourful delicacy often served simply.…
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein40 fat450 kcal
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Cíche Sicín Líonta le Cáis agus Luibheanna
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Irish Cheese and Herbs
Succulent chicken breast filled with a mixture of creamy Irish cheese (e.g., Cashel Blue or mature cheddar) an…
3 net6 total3 fibre60 protein48 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Fiacla Mhara Pan-Friochta le hIm agus Luibheanna
Pan-Seared Scallops with Butter and Herbs
Fresh Irish scallops seared to perfection in rich butter with a delicate blend of fresh herbs like parsley and…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein48 fat550 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
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Sairdíní Grillte le hIm Luibh
Grilled Sardines with Herb Butter and Green Vegetables
Fresh sardines, grilled to perfection, served with a generous dollop of rich herb butter and a side of sautéed…
3 net6 total3 fibre40 protein65 fat600 kcal
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Scadán Pan-Friochta le Im Líomóide
Pan-Fried Herring with Lemon Butter
Fresh herring fillets, pan-fried until golden and crispy, then topped with a simple yet elegant lemon butter s…
3 net4 total1 fibre38 protein47 fat590 kcal
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Uibheacha Lacha Friochta le Bagún Géar agus Spionáiste Wilted
Fried Duck Eggs with Crispy Bacon and Wilted Spinach
Rich, flavorful fried duck eggs (typically 2-3 per serving) with perfectly crispy Irish bacon rashers. Accompa…
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
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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
Breac Farraige Panna-Friochta le Im Luibh
Pan-Fried Sea Trout with Herb Butter
Fresh sea trout fillet pan-fried to perfection, resulting in crispy skin and moist, flaky flesh. Served simply…
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Oisrí Bácáilte le Im Luibh agus Cáis
Baked Oysters with Herb Butter and Cheese
Fresh Irish oysters, baked on the half shell with a generous topping of rich herb-infused butter and melted Ir…
4 net4 total0 fibre20 protein45 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Portán Gléasta
Dressed Crab
A whole crab, expertly prepared and presented in its shell, with the fresh white and brown meat mixed lightly …
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein32 fat450 kcal
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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
KAsoon
Sol Dubh Pan-Friochta le hIm Líomóide
Pan-Fried Black Sole with Lemon Butter
Whole Black Sole, pan-fried to golden perfection until the skin is crisp and the flesh is flaky. Drizzled gene…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Oisrí Grillte le hIm Gairleog Luibhe
Grilled Oysters with Garlic Herb Butter
Plump, fresh Irish oysters, briefly grilled on the half shell to warm them through, then topped with a lusciou…
5 net6 total1 fibre25 protein40 fat480 kcal
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Sol Dover Pan-Friochta le hIm Líomóide agus Asparagas
Pan-Fried Dover Sole with Lemon Butter and Asparagus
An exquisite Dover Sole, pan-fried to a delicate golden crispness and dressed with a bright, tangy lemon butte…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein50 fat680 kcal
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Arbhalán Deataithe le Im Líomóide agus Glasraí Glasa
Smoked Haddock with Lemon Butter and Green Vegetables
Flaky smoked haddock, gently cooked and served with a simple, tangy lemon butter sauce and a side of steamed o…
6 net11 total5 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Sailéad Fiúise le Bagún Géar agus Feistis Te
Dandelion Salad with Crispy Bacon and Warm Dressing
A vibrant salad featuring foraged dandelion leaves, known for their slightly bitter notes, balanced with crisp…
6 net10 total4 fibre29 protein80 fat550 kcal
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Spraotaí Grillte le hIm Gairleog agus Glasraí Gléineacha
Grilled Sprats with Garlic Butter and Green Vegetables
Small, oily sprats, grilled until crispy, served with a zesty garlic butter and a side of fresh, lightly sauté…
6 net11 total5 fibre40 protein65 fat700 kcal
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Muisiriúin Fhiáine Sautéed le hIm agus Uachtar
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms with Butter and Cream
A selection of seasonal wild mushrooms, pan-sautéed in rich butter and finished with a swirl of heavy cream, c…
9 net12 total3 fibre8 protein61 fat600 kcal