How did you decide what is keto?

We added up the carbohydrates and fiber in every ingredient using USDA FoodData Central values and divided by the number of servings. Recipes with 10 grams of net carbs or less per serving are listed here.

Net carbs are total carbohydrates minus fiber. Most keto plans count net carbs, often aiming for 20 to 50 grams a day.

Are the numbers exact?

No. They are estimates. Brands, the size of your vegetables and how much sauce ends up on the plate all change the totals.

Keto Recipes

Every recipe here comes in at 10 grams of net carbs or less per serving: steaks with butter and pan sauces, salmon, scallops, shrimp, lobster tails, roast chicken and wings, plus creamy sides and keto-friendly dips.

We estimated the nutrition for each recipe from USDA values for its ingredients, and the net carbs per serving are shown on each card and on the recipe page. Dips and sauces are listed per 1/4 cup with a limit of 3 grams. Check labels on sausages, broths and spice blends, and skip the bread, rice or potatoes you might usually serve alongside.

78 recipes

Steak and beef

Reverse-Seared Thick-Cut Steak1 hr 10 min total | 2 to 3 servings | 0 g net carbs per serving
A 1 1/2 to 2-inch steak cooked slowly in a 250°F oven, then seared in a blazing skillet for an even edge-to-edge pink center and a dark crust. Serves 2 to 3.
Basic Beef Tenderloin50 min total | Serves 10 to 12 | 0 g net carbs per serving
A whole trimmed and tied beef tenderloin, seared in hot oil and roasted at 450°F for 17 to 19 minutes, from very rare to medium-rare. Serves 10 to 12.
Texas Smoked Brisket13 hr 30 min total | 12 to 16 servings | 0 g net carbs per serving
A whole packer brisket rubbed with coarse salt and pepper, smoked low and slow over oak or hickory, wrapped in butcher paper and rested until tender. Serves 12 to 16.
Grilled New York Strip with Herb Butter1 hr total | 4 servings | 0 g net carbs per serving
New York strip steaks grilled over high heat and topped with a slice of parsley, chive, garlic and lemon compound butter that melts into a sauce. Serves 4.
Prime Rib Roast (Standing Rib Roast)2 hr 50 min total | 6 to 8 servings | <1 g net carbs per serving
A bone-in standing rib roast rubbed with garlic, herbs and salt, started at 450°F for a browned crust and finished at 325°F to a rosy medium-rare. Serves 6 to 8.
Surf and Turf (Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail)40 min total | 2 servings | <1 g net carbs per serving
A pan-seared filet mignon topped with garlic herb butter and a broiled butterflied lobster tail, served with drawn butter, lemon and asparagus. A steakhouse dinner for two.
Sous Vide Steak1 hr 25 min total | 2 servings | <1 g net carbs per serving
A thick ribeye or strip steak cooked in a precise water bath to an even edge-to-edge doneness, then seared hard in cast iron for a dark crust. Serves 2.
Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites20 min total | 4 servings | <1 g net carbs per serving
Bite-size sirloin cubes seasoned and air-fried until browned outside and juicy inside, then tossed in melted garlic butter and parsley. Ready in 20 minutes; serves 4.
Tomahawk Ribeye2 hr 35 min total | 2 to 3 servings | 1 g net carbs per serving
A giant long-bone ribeye cooked low in the oven, then seared hard for a dark crust and an even rosy center. A showstopper that serves 2 to 3.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine Porterhouse)40 min total | 4 servings | 1 g net carbs per serving
A thick-cut porterhouse grilled hot and fast over charcoal until charred outside and rare within, sliced off the bone and finished with olive oil, salt and lemon. Serves 4.
Cast-Iron Ribeye with Garlic Thyme Butter32 min total | 2 servings | 1 g net carbs per serving
A thick ribeye seared hard in a smoking-hot cast-iron skillet, then basted with butter, garlic and thyme until medium-rare. Steakhouse results at home in about 20 minutes; serves 2.
Filet Mignon with Red Wine Pan Sauce35 min total | 4 servings | 2 g net carbs per serving
Thick filet mignon steaks seared in a hot skillet, finished in the oven and served with a glossy red wine, shallot and butter pan sauce. An elegant dinner for 4.
London Broil with Sauteed Onions35 min total | 6 to 8 servings | 3 g net carbs per serving
Scored flank steak brushed with a lemon and oil baste, broiled quickly, sliced thin across the grain and served with buttery sauteed onions. Serves 6 to 8.
Carne Asada4 hr 35 min total | 6 servings | 4 g net carbs per serving
Flank or skirt steak marinated in orange and lime juice with garlic, jalapeño, cilantro and cumin, grilled over high heat and sliced for tacos or plates. Serves 6.
Steak au Poivre30 min total | 2 servings | 4 g net carbs per serving
Strip or filet steaks pressed into cracked black peppercorns, seared in a hot skillet and finished with a creamy brandy pan sauce. A French bistro classic for two.
Texas Chili (Chili con Carne)3 hr 30 min total | 8 servings | 4 g net carbs per serving
True Texas red: cubes of beef chuck simmered for hours in a sauce of toasted dried chiles, garlic, cumin and oregano, thickened with masa. No beans. Serves 8.
Beef Bulgogi (Marinated Ribeye)2 hr total | 4 servings | 6 g net carbs per serving
Paper-thin slices of ribeye marinated in soy sauce, brown sugar, grated pear, garlic, ginger and sesame oil, then seared fast in a very hot skillet with onion and green onions. Serves 4.
Lipton Onion-Mushroom Meat Loaf55 min total | Serves 6 | 6 g net carbs per serving
A juicy meat loaf of ground beef with Lipton onion-mushroom soup mix, soft bread crumbs, egg, catsup and water, baked at 350°F for 45 minutes. Serves 6.
Pirate Steak (Beer-Basted Grilled Sirloin)1 hr 20 min total | 8 servings | 7 g net carbs per serving
A thick sirloin steak grilled over medium coals and basted with a simmered sauce of beer, chili sauce, onion, garlic, soy sauce, Dijon mustard and a touch of liquid smoke. Serves 8.
LA Galbi (Grilled Korean Short Ribs)4 hr 35 min total | 6 servings | 7 g net carbs per serving
Thin flanken-cut beef short ribs soaked in a soy, pear, garlic and sesame marinade for at least 4 hours, then grilled over high heat for just a few minutes per side. Serves 6.
Kalops (Swedish Allspice Beef Stew)2 hr 35 min total | 6 servings | 8 g net carbs per serving
A comforting Swedish beef stew of chuck, onions and carrots slowly braised with whole allspice berries and bay leaves until fork-tender. Served with boiled potatoes and pickled beets. Serves 6.
Instant Pot Braised Short Ribs1 hr 55 min total | 4 servings | 9 g net carbs per serving
Bone-in beef short ribs browned and pressure-cooked in red wine with garlic and tomato until meltingly tender, finished in a glossy reduced sauce. Serves 4.

Seafood

Steamed Crab Legs with Garlic Butter15 min total | 4 servings | <1 g net carbs per serving
King or snow crab legs steamed just until hot, then served with lemon and a warm garlic butter for dipping. Ready in 15 minutes; serves 4.
Air Fryer Shrimp16 min total | 4 servings | <1 g net carbs per serving
Large shrimp tossed with olive oil, garlic, paprika and a little Parmesan and air-fried in 6 minutes until crisp-edged and juicy. Serves 4.
Broiled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter23 min total | 4 servings | <1 g net carbs per serving
Lobster tails butterflied so the meat sits on top of the shell, brushed with garlic, lemon and paprika butter and broiled until just opaque. About 25 minutes; serves 4.
Salmon in Foil with Lemon Dijon33 min total | 2 packets | <1 g net carbs per packet
Salmon or trout fillets sealed in foil packets with a lemon, Dijon and oil sauce and parsley, baked at 450°F for 15 to 18 minutes. Make ahead and bake when ready.
Escalope of Salmon with Lime and Ginger24 min total | Serves 4 | 1 g net carbs per serving
Salmon sliced paper thin, arranged on oiled plates, topped with fresh ginger and lime zest and baked at 500°F for just 3 to 4 minutes. Elegant and fast; serves 4.
Blackened Salmon15 min total | 4 servings | 1 g net carbs per serving
Salmon fillets coated in a smoky Cajun spice blend and seared in a very hot cast-iron skillet until a dark, flavorful crust forms. Ready in 15 minutes; serves 4.
Baccala Salad (Salt Cod Salad)2 days 35 min total | 8 servings | 1 g net carbs per serving
Soaked and gently poached salt cod flaked and tossed with celery, black olives, roasted red peppers, parsley, garlic, lemon and olive oil. A Christmas Eve classic. Serves 8.
Gravlax with Mustard-Dill Sauce48 hr 25 min total | 10 to 12 servings | 2 g net carbs per serving
Salmon cured for two days under salt, sugar, white pepper and plenty of dill, sliced paper-thin and served with a sweet mustard-dill sauce. Serves 10 to 12 as a starter.
Lemon Herb Baked Salmon24 min total | 4 servings | 2 g net carbs per serving
Salmon fillets brushed with a lemon, garlic, Dijon and fresh dill butter and baked at 400°F until just flaky. Ready in about 25 minutes; serves 4.
Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna15 min total | 4 servings | 3 g net carbs per serving
Sushi-grade ahi tuna crusted in sesame seeds, seared for 30 seconds a side so it stays rare inside, and sliced with a soy-ginger dipping sauce. Serves 4.
How to Shuck and Serve Raw Oysters30 min total | 24 oysters, 4 servings | 4 g net carbs per serving
How to shuck fresh oysters safely and serve them on the half shell over ice with lemon, a shallot mignonette and cocktail sauce. Serves 4 (2 dozen oysters).
Tandoori Shrimp56 min total | 4 servings | 5 g net carbs per serving
Shrimp marinated in spiced yogurt with garam masala, paprika, ginger and garlic, grilled on skewers until charred, and served with mint chutney. Serves 4.
Air Fryer Salmon13 min total | 4 servings | 5 g net carbs per serving
Salmon fillets brushed with a honey, Dijon and garlic glaze and air-fried in about 8 minutes until flaky inside with lightly crisp edges. Serves 4.
Grilled Oysters with Garlic Butter33 min total | 24 oysters, 4 servings | 5 g net carbs per serving
Oysters on the half shell grilled until bubbling with garlic herb butter and Parmesan, the Gulf Coast way. Serves 4.
Hot-Smoked Salmon7 hr 20 min total | 8 servings | 5 g net carbs per serving
A side of salmon cured briefly in salt and brown sugar, then smoked over alder or apple wood until flaky, moist and lightly glazed. Serves 8.
Shrimp Ceviche47 min total | 6 servings | 5 g net carbs per serving
Briefly poached shrimp marinated in lime juice with tomato, cucumber, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro and avocado. Bright, cool and ready in 45 minutes. Serves 6.
Broiled Fish with Sour Cream30 min total | Serves 4 | 6 g net carbs per serving
Whitefish or red snapper fillets topped with lemon juice, seasoned bread crumbs and a layer of sour cream with garlic and onion powder, broiled until golden. Serves 4.
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Lemon Butter18 min total | 4 servings | 7 g net carbs per serving
Sea scallops seared in a very hot skillet until deeply golden, then finished with a quick lemon, garlic and butter pan sauce. Ready in about 20 minutes; serves 4.
Cod with Coconut-Lime Curry Sauce55 min total | 4 servings | 8 g net carbs per serving
Thick cod fillets seared until golden, finished in the oven and served in a fragrant coconut, lemongrass, ginger and lime curry sauce. Serves 4.
Oysters Rockefeller42 min total | 24 oysters, 4 servings | 8 g net carbs per serving
Oysters on the half shell topped with a rich green herb and spinach butter and golden bread crumbs, baked until bubbling. The New Orleans classic. Serves 4.
Smoked Salmon Salad with Creamy Sesame Dressing20 min total | 4 servings | 8 g net carbs per serving
Mixed greens, radicchio, pea shoots and cherry tomatoes topped with rosettes of smoked salmon and thin lemon slices, served with a creamy roasted sesame dressing. Serves 4.
Crawfish Etouffee1 hr total | 6 servings | 9 g net carbs per serving
Crawfish tails smothered in a rich, buttery blond-roux sauce with the holy trinity, garlic and Cajun spices, served over white rice. Serves 6.
Classic Shrimp Cocktail55 min total | 6 servings | 10 g net carbs per serving
Large shrimp poached in a lemony court bouillon, chilled on ice and served with a zesty homemade horseradish cocktail sauce. Serves 6.
Sheet Pan Shrimp with Sausage and Vegetables35 min total | 4 servings | 10 g net carbs per serving
Shrimp, smoked sausage, zucchini, bell peppers and red onion tossed with Cajun seasoning and roasted on one pan in about 20 minutes. Serves 4.
Rolled Fish in Cheese Sauce1 hr 5 min total | Serves 4 | 10 g net carbs per serving
Fillets of sole rolled and baked in seasoned milk, then covered with a Cheddar cheese sauce, sprinkled with paprika and broiled until brown and bubbly. Serves 4.

Chicken and poultry

Air Fryer Chicken Wings30 min total | 4 servings | <1 g net carbs per serving
Extra-crispy chicken wings with a simple garlic, paprika and pepper rub, air-fried in about 25 minutes with no oil. Serve plain or tossed in any sauce. Serves 4.
Classic Buffalo Wings2 hr total | 4 to 6 servings | 1 g net carbs per serving
Extra-crispy baked chicken wings tossed in a classic hot sauce and butter Buffalo sauce, served with blue cheese dressing, celery and carrots. Serves 4 to 6.
Herb Butter Roast Turkey Breast2 hr 35 min total | 6 to 8 servings | 2 g net carbs per serving
A bone-in turkey breast rubbed with sage, thyme and garlic butter and roasted at 325°F until juicy. A holiday-worthy main for a smaller crowd; serves 6 to 8.
Garlic Parmesan Wings2 hr total | 4 to 6 servings | 2 g net carbs per serving
Extra-crispy baked chicken wings tossed in garlic butter with grated Parmesan, parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Serves 4 to 6.
Garlic Rosemary Roasted Cornish Game Hens1 hr 20 min total | 4 servings | 2 g net carbs per serving
Whole Cornish game hens rubbed with garlic, rosemary, lemon zest and olive oil and roasted at 400°F until crisp and golden. One small bird per person; serves 4.
Lemon Herb Roast Chicken1 hr 55 min total | 4 to 6 servings | 3 g net carbs per serving
A whole chicken rubbed with garlic herb butter under the skin, filled with lemon and onion and roasted at 425°F until the skin is crisp and golden. Serves 4 to 6.
Herb-Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey4 hr 30 min total | 10 to 12 servings | 4 g net carbs per serving
A whole turkey rubbed under the skin with garlic herb butter, roasted on a bed of onions until golden and juicy, and rested before carving. Serves 10 to 12.
Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Kebabs1 hr 32 min total | 6 servings | 6 g net carbs per serving
Chicken breast cubes marinated in Greek yogurt with tomato paste, garlic, lemon, red pepper and sweet paprika, then grilled on skewers. Serves 6.
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Cream Sauce1 hr 5 min total | 6 servings | 7 g net carbs per serving
Boneless chicken breasts rolled around Swiss cheese and ham, browned in butter, simmered in white wine and finished with a silky cream sauce. Serves 6.

Pork

Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew with Pork and Tofu)45 min total | 4 servings | 8 g net carbs per serving
A bubbling, spicy Korean stew of well-fermented kimchi and sliced pork belly simmered with onion, garlic and gochugaru, finished with soft tofu, green onion and green chile. Serves 4.

Vegetables, salads and meatless dishes

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan22 min total | 4 servings | 3 g net carbs per serving
Asparagus spears roasted at 425°F with olive oil and garlic until tender-crisp, then finished with lemon zest, lemon juice and shaved Parmesan. Serves 4.
Caprese Salad10 min total | 4 servings | 6 g net carbs per serving
Thick slices of ripe tomato and fresh mozzarella layered with basil leaves and finished with olive oil and flaky salt, in the colors of the Italian flag. Serves 4.
Lyonnaise Carrots20 min total | Serves 4 | 6 g net carbs per serving
Thinly sliced carrots simmered in butter with onion or shallots, thyme, a little sugar, salt and pepper until tender. Serves 4.
Creamy Coleslaw1 hr 15 min total | 8 servings | 6 g net carbs per serving
Crisp shredded cabbage and carrot in a tangy, creamy dressing of mayonnaise, cider vinegar, a little sugar, Dijon and celery seed. Serves 8.
Oi Muchim (Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad)25 min total | 4 servings | 7 g net carbs per serving
Chunky angle-cut cucumbers salted to draw out water, then tossed with garlic, red chile, green onion, gochugaru, rice vinegar and sesame. A crunchy, tangy side ready in 25 minutes; serves 4.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon45 min total | 6 to 8 servings | 8 g net carbs per serving
Halved Brussels sprouts roasted at high heat with crisp bacon until deeply caramelized, then finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serves 6 to 8.
Chiles Rellenos1 hr 5 min total | 4 servings | 9 g net carbs per serving
Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with melting Monterey Jack, dipped in a fluffy egg batter, fried golden and served with a warm ranchero tomato sauce. Serves 4.
Cheese and Spinach Casserole1 hr 15 min total | Serves 4 to 6 | 9 g net carbs per serving
A custardy bake of cottage cheese, eggs, American cheese, butter and leaf spinach set with a little flour. Serves 4 to 6 as a vegetable or luncheon entree.
Pressgurka (Swedish Pickled Cucumber)55 min total | 6 servings | 9 g net carbs per serving
Paper-thin cucumber slices pressed with salt and quickly pickled in a sweet vinegar brine with parsley and white pepper. The classic side for Swedish meatballs. Serves 6.
Steakhouse Creamed Spinach30 min total | 4 to 6 servings | 9 g net carbs per serving
Classic steakhouse creamed spinach: tender spinach folded into a garlic and shallot cream sauce with Parmesan and a pinch of nutmeg. Serves 4 to 6.
Seven Layer Salad2 hr 25 min total | Serves at least 12 | 10 g net carbs per serving
The classic make-ahead party salad: iceberg, chives, celery, water chestnuts and peas layered under Miracle Whip, Parmesan and garlic, chilled and tossed with chopped eggs. Serves at least 12.

Appetizers, dips and spreads

Pier 4 Cheese Spread15 min total | About 5 cups | 1 g net carbs per 1/4 cup
A whipped, fluffy Cheddar cheese spread with cream cheese, butter, white horseradish, Worcestershire and a splash of sherry. A big batch for crackers and gifts. Makes about 5 cups.
Buffalo Chicken Dip35 min total | About 4 cups | 1 g net carbs per 1/4 cup
Hot, creamy dip of shredded chicken, cream cheese, Buffalo hot sauce, ranch and Cheddar, baked until bubbly and served with chips and celery. Serves 10.
Garlic Bleu Cheese Dip10 min total | About 4 cups | 2 g net carbs per 1/4 cup
A rich, chunky dip of mayonnaise, sour cream, cottage cheese and bleu cheese with garlic and Lawry's-style seasoned salt. Chill and serve with vegetables. Makes about 4 cups.
Cream Cheese Vegetable Dip with Green Olives15 min total | About 2 cups | 2 g net carbs per 1/4 cup
A creamy vegetable dip of cream cheese and mayonnaise with garlic, onion, minced green olives, thyme, dry mustard and lemon juice. Makes about 2 cups.
Spinach Dip3 hr 15 min total | About 4 1/2 cups | 3 g net carbs per 1/4 cup
Classic spinach dip of sour cream and mayonnaise with chopped spinach, Knorr Swiss leek soup mix, scallions, dill and Italian dressing mix, chilled several hours. Makes about 4 1/2 cups.
Seven-Layer Dip20 min total | 12 servings | 7 g net carbs per serving
A party favorite layered in a clear dish: seasoned refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, Cheddar, black olives and green onions. Serves 12.

Sauces, dressings and dips

Chimichurri Sauce30 min total | About 1 cup | 1 g net carbs per 1/4 cup
The bright Argentine herb sauce for grilled steak: fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar and olive oil. Makes about 1 cup.
Bearnaise Sauce25 min total | About 1 cup | 2 g net carbs per 1/4 cup
The classic French steak sauce: egg yolks whisked with a tarragon and shallot vinegar reduction and emulsified with warm melted butter. Makes about 1 cup.
Guacamole10 min total | About 2 1/2 cups | 2 g net carbs per 1/4 cup
Chunky, fresh guacamole of ripe avocados mashed with lime juice, onion, jalapeño, cilantro and salt, with a little tomato. Ready in 10 minutes; serves 6.
Pico de Gallo30 min total | About 3 cups | 2 g net carbs per 1/4 cup
Fresh, chunky salsa of chopped tomatoes, white onion, jalapeño and cilantro with lime and salt. The bright topping for tacos, fajitas and carne asada. Makes about 3 cups.

Common questions

How did you decide what is keto?: We added up the carbohydrates and fiber in every ingredient using USDA FoodData Central values and divided by the number of servings. Recipes with 10 grams of net carbs or less per serving are listed here.
What are net carbs?: Net carbs are total carbohydrates minus fiber. Most keto plans count net carbs, often aiming for 20 to 50 grams a day.
Are the numbers exact?: No. They are estimates. Brands, the size of your vegetables and how much sauce ends up on the plate all change the totals.