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
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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
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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
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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
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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