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Fit Fresh Fish and Seafood Into a Keto Lifestyle
If you follow a keto diet, you may overlook seafood because you think it is too lean to be an A+ keto grade food option. The truth is, seafood is packed with protein and perfect for keto meals. It will fit keto macros perfectly when prepared properly. Part of your serving preparation will include adding healthy oils to this naturally lean and low-fat protein, which makes it more keto-friendly.
Fit fresh fish and seafood into your keto lifestyle.
Salmon
When it comes to keto, you can't go wrong with salmon; salmon is loaded with healthy fat that makes it a great keto meal option. When you cook salmon, leave the skin on for additional fat and use olive oil or other heart-healthy oil for cooking. Just before you serve your grilled, baked, or seared salmon, add extra fat macros to your meal with a tablespoon of butter on top. Let the butter melt and enjoy your meal.
You can also use chopped or flaked salmon for delicious salmon patties; don't bread the patties but do use oil when you cook them to help with fat macros on your keto diet. Try making your own keto-friendly dipping sauce from fresh lemon juice, a splash of Worcestershire sauce, chopped dill, a spoon or two of relish, and full-fat mayonnaise - or whatever flavor profile you like that fits your daily macros.
Shellfish
The best keto advice is to eat more shellfish; shellfish are great keto foods due to their nutrition density and low-to-no carb content. Shellfish, like lobster and crab, are among the best keto options.
Cook simply and serve with clarified butter for one way to add fat to these proteins. Sauté lobster or crabmeat with butter and cream for a simple, carb-friendly dinner that requires no recipe and is easy for anyone to prepare.
White Fish and Filets
Make a keto meal easy by wrapping the fresh fish of the day in parchment or foil with keto-friendly veggies, like zucchini, asparagus, or cauliflower; spices; and a pat of butter. Place your packets on a grill or in a hot oven and cook until the fish is no longer translucent and the veggies are tender. Again, add a pat of herbed butter on top of the hot fish before serving to increase the fat content and to provide another layer of fresh flavor.
Tuna
Tuna is an oily fish that is sturdy enough to hold up to strong flavorings and pairings. For example, serve fresh-seared tuna with garlic mashed cauliflower for a hearty weeknight dinner that satisfies even non-keto eaters. Add a brown butter sauce to make it an even more delicious and keto-compliant dish!
Mussels and Clams
Try a delicious meal of mussels or clams cooked keto-style, in a broth made from butter, spices, and citrus or a splash of white wine for acid. If you use wine, use it sparingly because of its carb content.
Serve on a large platter with cups of the tasty, infused stock for sipping and dipping. Mussels and clams can also be prepared with a simple cream sauce to be served over zucchini noodles or riced cauliflower for an Alfredo-style meal option.
Shrimp
Shrimp are high in protein and low in calories. They only contain around one carb per serving. Steam or boil them, and serve the shrimp with a rich, buttery broth for dipping to increase the fat content and make the macros more keto-friendly.
A delicious and keto-friendly meal starts with the very freshest seafood from Vince's Shellfish Company; call ahead to find out the catch of the day. Remember that fish and shellfish are good protein sources for keto, but you will need to add adequate fats wisely to maintain your macros.