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Keto Chicken Scampi (Garlicky, Buttery Lemon Sauce Recipe)

keto chicken scampi

Shrimp scampi gets all the attention, but keto chicken scampi deserves its own spotlight. This is chicken tenders in a garlicky, buttery lemon sauce, on the table in under 30 minutes. No flour dusting on the chicken, and no wine in the sauce, so this stays properly keto without losing any of the flavor. Chicken … Read more

Keto Asparagus and Green Beans with Lemon and Pecans

keto asparagus and green beans on a black plate

Why choose one keto vegetable when you can have two? Keto asparagus and green beans with lemon and pecans brings bright lemon and a genuinely nutty crunch to the table. This is a great make-ahead side too, prep the vegetables in advance, and just drizzle the sauce and add the topping right before serving. Use … Read more

Keto Asparagus with Lemon Butter Sauce (No Eggs Needed)

Six stalks of Keto Asparagus with Lemon Sauce on a plate.

Get your spoon ready, because this sauce is worth chasing around the plate. Keto asparagus with lemon sauce is a simplified, egg-free take on a classic beurre blanc, without the finicky risk of the sauce breaking. A real beurre blanc separates easily and takes real skill to pull off. This version skips the egg yolks … Read more

Keto Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus (One Pan, 30 Minutes)

This looks like it took hours, and it genuinely did not. Keto sheet pan salmon and asparagus comes together with a handful of ingredients and about 20 minutes of actual cook time, all on one pan. Ask for the whole filet at the fish counter, not cut portions, since individual pieces tend to overcook in … Read more

Keto Salmon with Lemon Dill Cream Sauce (One Skillet)

Keto Salmon with Lemon Dill Cream Sauce on a serving plate

I made cream sauces constantly back when I worked as a chef, and I am genuinely glad to be making them again on keto. Keto salmon with lemon dill cream sauce is decadent enough for entertaining, but the whole thing happens in one skillet. The sauce itself is versatile too, it works over chicken or … Read more

Keto Shrimp Scampi (Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce, 10 Minutes)

keto shrimp scampi

Nothing gets dinner on the table faster than this one. Keto shrimp scampi cooks in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce, and the whole thing comes together in about the time it takes to set the table. I get big, plump shrimp from my local fish guy whenever I can, though any shrimp works fine … Read more

Keto Lemon-Oregano Chicken Kabobs (Marinated Grilled Skewers)

three keto and low-carb lemon-oregano chicken kabobs on a plate with a side of tzatziki

This is the recipe I hand off to my kids or my husband when I want help getting dinner on the table. Keto lemon-oregano chicken kabobs need a bit of upfront prep, but most of it can happen well before the grill is even hot. The longer the chicken sits in the marinade, the better … Read more

Keto Shrimp and Cauliflower Salad (Bright Lemon Herb Dressing)

A colorful salad with shrimp, cauliflower and veggies in a lemon dressing

I ketoized this from a shrimp and orzo salad by Ina Garten, swapping the orzo for cauliflower and keeping everything else close to the original. Keto shrimp and cauliflower salad turned out to be one of the recipes people ask me for by name at gatherings. This is the ideal dish for parties, gatherings, pot … Read more

Keto Pan-Roasted Asparagus (One Skillet, Fresh Lemon Finish)

keto pan roasted asparagus with lemon on a black plate

I start checking the farmers market for asparagus the second spring shows up, and by the end of the season, I am buying it by the pound. Keto pan-roasted asparagus is the simple, everyday way I cook most of it. This is a one-skillet recipe, water, oil, and garlic do the cooking, and a caramelized … Read more

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