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    45 Best Keto Recipes

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    Looking for keto and low carb recipes that are delicious, flavorful, and fall in line with the keto diet? It can be a challenge trying to find recipes that work, but I am here to make it easier for you to keep up with this trend with over 45 of our most popular and best keto recipes including many quick and easy options for busy weeknights, from meat to fish, soup to salad, and more. So whether you are craving creamy stovetop chicken (or shrimp), low carb air fryer dinners, flaky salmon, sheet pan dinners, or stuffed peppers, you will find a low carb keto dinner idea for you here.

    Over 45 best keto recipes that fit a low carb keto diet, including many quick easy options for busy weeknights, from meat to fish, soup to salad, and more. | aheadofthyme.com

    What is the Keto Diet?

    The Keto Diet (also known as Ketogenic Diet) has been around since the 19th century and was first introduced to help treat diabetes. It is an eating plan where you eat meals that are high in fat and protein, and low in carbohydrates. This diet helps the body achieve ketosis is a a state where the your body starts using fats as the primary source of energy instead of carbs.

    Food that are eaten in the keto diet are meat, fish, eggs, most dairy (but not all), nuts and seeds, low carb vegetables, herbs, spices, and healthy oils.

    Foods that are avoided in a keto diet are grains, sugary foods, fruits, beans and legumes, root vegetables like potatoes, low fat or sugar-free diet foods, unhealthy fats, and alcohol.

    Best Keto Recipes

    Baked Souvlaki Chicken Breast

    Juicy, tender, and moist, baked chicken breast with the best classic Greek souvlaki marinade is the most flavorful and delicious chicken dinner in under 30 minutes. Serve it on its own or in a Greek Chicken Salad.

    Juicy, tender, and moist, baked chicken breast with the best Greek souvlaki marinade is the most flavorful and delicious chicken dinner in under 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Surf and Turf Steak and Lobster Tails

    Fancy, restaurant-quality surf and turf is super easy to make with fresh lobster tail and tender rib-eye steak with a delicious garlic butter sauce. This is one of my go to New Year's Eve dinner ideas when I want to impress.

    Fancy, restaurant-quality surf and turf is super easy to make with fresh lobster tail and tender rib-eye steak with a delicious garlic butter sauce. | aheadofthyme.com

    Greek Salmon

    Greek salmon is delicious, flaky, and tender. This healthy oven-baked salmon is packed with Mediterranean flavors and is ready in just 20 minutes.

    Greek salmon is delicious, flaky, and tender. This healthy oven-baked salmon is packed with Mediterranean flavors and is ready in just 20 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Creamy Garlic Shrimp

    Creamy garlic shrimp is a delicious, quick and easy 15-minute meal (including prep!) that you need to include in your weeknight dinner meal plan or for a fancy New Year's Eve dinner.

    Creamy garlic shrimp is a delicious, quick and easy 15-minute meal (including prep!) that you need to include in your weeknight dinner meal plan. | aheadofthyme.com

    Leftover Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

    Leftover turkey stuffed peppers are a nutritious, wholesome and healthy dinner that you can throw together easily and quickly. A total crowd-pleaser and easy way to use leftover turkey or chicken.

    Leftover turkey stuffed peppers are a nutritious, wholesome and healthy dinner that you can throw together easily and quickly. A total crowd-pleaser. | aheadofthyme.com

    Spinach and Feta Quiche with Cauliflower Crust

    Spinach and feta quiche is healthy and gluten-free with a keto cauliflower crust and savoury vegetarian filling. Serve for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

    Spinach and feta quiche is healthy and gluten-free with a keto cauliflower crust and savoury vegetarian filling. Serve for breakfast, lunch or dinner. | aheadofthyme.com

    Baked Caprese Chicken

    Baked caprese chicken is tender, juicy, and delicious, topped with burst tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

    Baked caprese chicken is tender, juicy, and delicious, topped with burst tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. | aheadofthyme.com

    Tomato Basil Soup

    Homemade tomato basil soup is comforting, rich, and smooth. This cozy soup is easy, flavourful, and nourishing, making it so much better than canned.

    Homemade tomato basil soup is comforting, rich, and smooth. This cozy soup is easy, flavourful, and nourishing, making it so much better than canned. | aheadofthyme.com

    Instant Pot Whole Chicken

    Instant pot whole chicken with gravy is tender, juicy, and flavorful. It's the fastest way to cook a whole rotisserie chicken for dinner in just 40 minutes.

    Instant pot whole chicken with gravy is tender, juicy, and flavorful. It's the fastest way to cook a whole rotisserie chicken for dinner in just 40 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

    Shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles is filling, yet surprisingly light! Since we are using fresh zucchini noodles, you will feel no guilt in sopping up the sauce with an extra crusty piece of bread!

    Shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles is a low-carb, keto, and gluten-free version of a classic pasta dish. It is healthy, garlicky, flavorful, and delicious. | aheadofthyme.com

    Beef Taco Salad

    Beef taco salad is a simple, filling, and delicious meal loaded with your favorite taco fillings, and a creamy lime dressing. Make it in 20 minutes. Leave out the corn and tortilla chips to keep it keto.

    Beef taco salad is a simple, filling, and delicious meal loaded with your favorite taco fillings, and a creamy lime dressing. Make it in 20 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Chicken Madeira

    Chicken Madeira with sautéed mushrooms and tender crisp asparagus is topped with melty mozzarella cheese. Cheaper and better than the Cheesecake Factory!

    Chicken Madeira with sautéed mushrooms and tender crisp asparagus is topped with melty mozzarella cheese. Cheaper and better than the Cheesecake Factory! | aheadofthyme.com

    Baked Zucchini Boats with Marinara and Cheese

    Baked zucchini with marinara and melted cheese is so quick and easy to make. It’s vegetarian, gluten free, and packed with flavour. It's basically pizza but on a zucchini.

    Baked zucchini with marinara and melted cheese is about to save your weeknight dinner routine. It’s vegetarian, gluten free, and packed with flavor. | aheadofthyme.com

    Garlic Butter Salmon

    Tender, flaky, flavorful garlic butter salmon is well-seasoned, seared to perfection, and basted until juicy. Quick and easy to make in 20 minutes.

    Tender, flaky, flavorful garlic butter salmon is well-seasoned, seared to perfection, and basted until juicy. Quick and easy to make in 20 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Indian Butter Chicken

    Better than takeout, make easy Indian butter chicken in just 30 minutes, with a creamy tomato-based sauce, charred chicken, and incredible spice + flavour.

    Better than takeout, make easy Indian butter chicken in just 30 minutes, with a creamy tomato-based sauce, charred chicken, and incredible spice + flavour. | aheadofthyme.com

    The Best Ribeye Steak

    Better than the steakhouse, the best tender and juicy ribeye steak with a perfect seared crust is garlicky, buttery and packed with so much flavour. Serve with a side of Brussels Sprouts for a delicious New Year's dinner idea.

    Better than the steakhouse, the best tender and juicy ribeye steak with a perfect seared crust is garlicky, buttery and packed with so much flavour. | aheadofthyme.com

    Skillet Chicken with Lemon Garlic Sauce

    Delicious creamy skillet chicken with lemon garlic sauce is a one-skillet meal that is ready in 30 minutes. It's garlicky, saucy, creamy, and so flavourful. Bread is a must to dip into this delicious sauce. Try pull apart garlic bread or easy no yeast biscuits.

    Delicious creamy skillet chicken with lemon garlic sauce is a one-skillet meal that is ready in 30 minutes. It's garlicky, saucy, creamy, and so flavourful. | aheadofthyme.com

    Air Fryer Mexican Shrimp

    Air fryer Mexican shrimp is juicy, tender, fresh, and delicious. It's packed with classic Mexican flavors and ready in just 10 minutes. So quick and easy.

    Air fryer Mexican shrimp is juicy, tender, fresh, and delicious. It's packed with classic Mexican flavors and ready in just 10 minutes. So quick and easy. | aheadofthyme.com

    Creamy Cauliflower and Garlic Soup

    A handful of ingredients and a few simple steps makes creamy cauliflower and garlic soup one of the easiest and tastiest soups ever. You don't want the season to pass without trying this one. Serve it with an easy tomato bruschetta on the side.

    A handful of ingredients and a few simple steps makes creamy cauliflower and garlic soup one of the easiest and tastiest soups ever. | aheadofthyme.com

    Air Fryer Chicken Breast

    Air fryer chicken breast is crispy on the outside, juicy and tender inside, and packed with flavor in every bite. Quick and easy dinner on busy weeknights.

    Air fryer chicken breast is crispy on the outside, juicy and tender inside, and packed with flavor in every bite. Quick and easy dinner on busy weeknights. | aheadofthyme.com

    Shakshuka

    Shakshuka is a quick and easy, one-pan Middle Eastern classic with a savory saucy tomato-vegetable base and perfectly poached eggs on top.

    Shakshuka is a quick and easy, one-pan Middle Eastern classic with a savory saucy tomato-vegetable base and perfectly poached eggs on top. | aheadofthyme.com

    Miso Garlic Chicken Wings

    Baked miso garlic chicken wings are crispy, delicious, and easy to make. They're marinated in a savoury Asian marinade, and cooked in the oven or air fryer.

    Baked miso garlic chicken wings are crispy, delicious, and easy to make. They're marinated in a savoury Asian marinade, and cooked in the oven or air fryer. | aheadofthyme.com

    Greek Chicken Salad

    Greek chicken salad is fresh, healthy, and delicious, packed with classic Mediterranean flavors. Perfect as a light lunch or dinner, or for meal prep.

    Greek chicken salad is fresh, healthy, and delicious, packed with classic Mediterranean flavors. Perfect as a light lunch or dinner, or for meal prep. | aheadofthyme.com

    Seared Scallops

    Garlicky, buttery, and perfectly seared scallops take less than 10 minutes to prep and cook. It's the easiest fancy, restaurant-grade meal to make at home.

    Garlicky, buttery, and perfectly seared scallops take less than 10 minutes to prep and cook. It's the easiest fancy, restaurant-grade meal to make at home. | aheadofthyme.com

    Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

    Sizzling and hot sheet pan chicken fajitas are on the table in less than 30 minutes. The best part is that you just throw everything into one sheet pan. Make it a total fiesta with some pico de gallo and fish tacos.

    Sizzling and hot sheet pan chicken fajitas are on the table in less than 30 minutes! The best part is that you just throw everything into one sheet pan! | aheadofthyme.com

    Greek Lemon Garlic Whole Roast Chicken

    Easy Greek lemon garlic whole roast chicken is tender, juicy and succulent with the crispiest skin. Prep this flavourful one pan meal in just 15 minutes.

    Easy Greek lemon garlic whole roast chicken is tender, juicy and succulent with the crispiest skin. Prep this flavourful one pan meal in just 15 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Pan-Fried Lemongrass Chicken

    Aromatic Asian pan-fried lemongrass chicken is healthy, gluten-free, and takes less than 25 minutes to prep and cook. Now that's what I call the perfect weeknight meal.

    Aromatic Asian pan-fried lemongrass chicken is healthy, gluten-free, and takes less than 25 minutes to prep and cook! Now that's what I call the perfect weeknight meal. | aheadofthyme.com

    Spring Vegetable Frittata

    Spring vegetable frittata is a delicious breakfast or served at any time of the day. It's a one-pan meal that starts on the stove and moves to the oven.

    Spring vegetable frittata is a delicious breakfast or served at any time of the day. It's a one-pan meal that starts on the stove and moves to the oven. | aheadofthyme.com

    Miso Black Cod (Sablefish)

    Flaky, oily, and tender, miso black cod (or sablefish) packed with delicious Asian flavours is an indulgent meal that’s as healthy as it is delicious.

    Flaky, oily, and tender, miso black cod (or sablefish) packed with delicious Asian flavours is an indulgent meal that’s as healthy as it is delicious. | aheadofthyme.com

    Garlic Shrimp Skewers

    Garlic shrimp skewers are delicious and full of fresh flavor. These quick and easy kabobs can be grilled, baked or air fried for an easy summer dinner.

    Garlic shrimp skewers are delicious and full of fresh flavor. These quick and easy kabobs can be grilled, baked or air fried for an easy summer dinner. | aheadofthyme.com

    Spring Vegetable Stir Fry

    Quick and easy spring vegetable stir fry is made with delicious seasonal vegetables, packed with savoury and salty flavour, and takes 10 minutes to cook. Leave out the carrots to keep this keto and serve it over cauliflower rice.

    Quick and easy spring vegetable stir fry is made with delicious seasonal vegetables, packed with savoury and salty flavour, and takes 10 minutes to cook. | aheadofthyme.com

    Thai Coconut Red Curry with Prawns

    Better than takeout, Thai coconut red curry with prawns is easy, quick, and full of so much flavour! Cook this perfect weeknight dinner in just 15 minutes!

    Better than takeout, Thai coconut red curry with prawns is easy, quick, and full of so much flavour! Cook this perfect weeknight dinner in just 15 minutes! | aheadofthyme.com

    Roasted Spatchcock Chicken (Butterflied Chicken)

    Quick and easy roasted spatchcock chicken (butterflied chicken) seasoned with garlic and thyme is juicy, tender, delicious and flavourful with minimal prep. Serve with some garlic green beans.

    Quick and easy roasted spatchcock chicken (butterflied chicken) seasoned with garlic and thyme is juicy, tender, delicious and flavourful with minimal prep. | aheadofthyme.com

    Skillet Chicken Fajitas

    Skillet chicken fajitas are a light, fresh, and sizzling dish bursting with flavour, packed with colorful vegetables, and wrapped in warm tortillas or with a side of Cilantro Lime Rice.

    Skillet chicken fajitas are a light, fresh, and sizzling dish bursting with flavour, packed with colorful vegetables, and wrapped in warm tortillas. | aheadofthyme.com

    Almond-Crusted Halibut

    You won't believe how easy it is to make fresh, flavourful and delicious almond-crusted halibut with lemon garlic butter this season.

    Almond-Crusted Halibut with Lemon Garlic Butter: You won't believe how easy it is to make fresh, flavourful and delicious almond-crusted halibut with lemon garlic butter this season | aheadofthyme.com

    Roasted Butternut Squash and Cauliflower Soup

    Creamy roasted butternut squash and cauliflower soup has all the fall feels and is vegan and gluten-free. Plus, it's super easy to make in a sheet pan.

    Creamy roasted butternut squash and cauliflower soup has all the fall feels and is vegan and gluten-free. Plus, it's super easy to make in a sheet pan. | aheadofthyme.com

    Roasted Balsamic Chicken with Cranberries

    If you’re scrambling to figure out dinner with less than 30 minutes on hand, this sweet and tangy roasted balsamic chicken with cranberries will save the day. Serve with some creamy mashed potatoes or garlic mashed cauliflower.

    Roasted balsamic chicken with cranberries is a quick and easy 30-minute weeknight dinner made with tender chicken thighs in a sweet and tangy marinade. | aheadofthyme.com

    Roasted Pork Tenderloin

    Quick easy roasted pork tenderloin with sauce is juicy, tender, and flavorful. Ready in 30 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights or a holiday dinner. To keep it keto, skip the extra sauce.

    Quick easy roasted pork tenderloin with sauce is juicy, tender, and flavorful. Ready in 30 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights or a holiday dinner. | aheadofthyme.com

    Grilled Shrimp Salad

    Grilled shrimp salad is a quick and easy, healthy summer meal that is loaded with fresh, flavorful ingredients, all tossed in an easy homemade dressing.

    Grilled shrimp salad is a quick and easy, healthy summer meal that is loaded with fresh, flavorful ingredients, all tossed in an easy homemade dressing. | aheadofthyme.com

    Chinese Hot Pot at Home

    Chinese hot pot at home is a warm, comforting social meal to enjoy with family or a small group of friends for Chinese New Year. It's delicious, easy to prepare, and customizable to make it completely vegetarian by leaving out any meat.

    Chinese hot pot at home is a warm, comforting social meal to enjoy with family or a small group of friends. Delicious, easy to prepare, and customizable. | aheadofthyme.com

    Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

    Soft, tender and juicy slow cooker turkey breast with the crispiest skin and fresh fall herbs is the easiest way to cook a turkey this holiday season. Serve it with make ahead cranberry sauce.

    Soft, tender and juicy slow cooker turkey breast with the crispiest skin and fresh fall herbs is the easiest way to cook a turkey this holiday season. | aheadofthyme.com

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    45 Best Keto Recipes


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    • Author: Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Over 45 best keto recipes that fit a low carb keto diet, including many quick easy options for busy weeknights, from meat to fish, soup to salad, and more. One of my favorite keto recipes is this baked souvlaki chicken breast.


    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • lemon juice from half a lemon
    • 2 clove garlic, pressed or minced
    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon dried mint (or dill)
    • 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless

    Instructions

    1. In a medium bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, oregano, dill, paprika, salt, and pepper.
    2. Place chicken breasts a large shallow bowl and pour the marinade over top. Toss chicken in the marinade to ensure that they are fully coated.
    3. Cover the bowl with plastic cling wrap and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the chicken to marinate.
    4. Preheat oven to 450 F. Place chicken on a quarter sheet baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink inside and the internal temperature reaches 165 F in the thickest part of the chicken breast (as read on a meat thermometer).
    5. Remove the chicken out of the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes. Serve warm with a Greek salad, and don't forget the tzatziki sauce.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Marinate Time: 1 hour
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: Chicken
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: Greek

    Keywords: 45 best keto recipes, keto dinner ideas, keto dinner recipes, low carb dinners, low carb dinner ideas, keto diet, keto food

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      December 20, 2021 at 7:49 am

      I’ve been making your creamy shrimp for a while its the best... looking forward to trying some more recipes on this list

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