Longing for a piece of crispy golden fish that’s just perfect!
Problem made simple: just toss fish with all your favourite ingredients into a pan and cook for 15 minutes and you’re ready with a tender juicy fish recipe that’s an excellent Keto dish at your disposal. And no worries of breaking the permitted carbs level!
Fish recipes are delightful treats from the sea to the humanity for a healthy life. Low in calories and cholesterol, protein-packed diet that provides loads of vitamins and minerals much needed for those who are on a Keto diet.
I agree that cooking fish can be a little intimidating for some, but it’s not as much trouble as everyone thinks. If you want to get your confidence up, it’s matter of giving a couple of fish recipes a try, you will easily learn and enjoy it. If you are too scared to try something on your own, simply follow my best Keto fish recipes and preparation methods, easy step by step, and you will wonder why didn’t you try it earlier?
So, next time you’re planning to cook fish, let these recipes guide you in the direction of a delicious fish dish. They are effortless, 15-20 minute recipes where fish is baked or cooked in an open pan and tossed with available ingredients. They are sort of recipes you can make no matter how busy your day is. Without further ado, let’s just start.
1. Keto Fish Molly
Keto Fish Molly is absolutely Indian, yummy and so comforting recipe. You cannot go much wrong while cooking it. Even my teenage daughter would be able to manage this. You can have this fish like a soup or try it with Keto buns or Keto bread. I had it like soup and I was full for a long time.
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 Minutes
Serves: 2
- 500 gms Rohu Fish without bones
- 50 gms Onions finely chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger paste
- 2 green Cardamom small
- 1 tsp Garlic paste
- ½ tsp Cinnamon powder
- ½ tsp Cloves powder
- 1 tsp Black Pepper powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric / Haldi powder
- 1 tbsp Vinegar or Juice of 1 lime
- 10 tsp Coconut oil
- 100 ml Coconut Milk
- Salt / Pink Salt to taste
- A few curry leaves (optional)
- 2 slit Green Chillies (optional)
- Calories -592
- Fat- 43 g
- Net Carbs – 4 g
- Proteins – 46 g
2. Keto Fish Pie
I got inspiration for my Keto Fish Pie from Martina’s blog, and I thank her for it. Apart from being delicious, the fish pie is also high on omega 3 fatty acids and is a great source of potassium and magnesium.
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Serves: 8
- 600 gms Cauliflower cut in florets
- 150 gms chopped Spring onions with the greens
- 60 gms chopped Red Onion
- 200 ml Amul fresh cream
- 6 cubes of grated Amul Cheese ( Parmesan will also do)
- 20 gms of Amul Butter
- 6 hard boiled Eggs
- 1 tsp Mustard Powder
- 350 gm Rohu fish ( locally called Malli) Any boneless fish with skin will do
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- ¼tsp Nutmeg powder
- 50 ml or half a cup melted Ghee
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 Cloves
- ½ tsp Garam Masala
- ½ Cup chopped Coriander for garnish
- Salt to taste
- Cals – 367
- Net Carbs – 7 g
- Proteins- 18 g
- Fats- 29 g
3. Keto Fish in Tomato Gravy
This fish delightful recipe is easy to make and is devoid of onions, turmeric and ginger. Normally this fish curry is eaten with rice, but you can try it with toasted Keto Bread and it will taste absolutely divine. I have used “malli” fish for this recipe, as it is easily available where I live. But you can replace it with any fish you like and adjust the macros accordingly.
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Serves: 6
- 1 kg Raw fish cut in small pieces of about 2 inch size
For the marinade:
- 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp Cumin/Zeera powder
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Red Chilli powder (optional)
- 2 tsp Coriander/ Dhania powder
For the gravy:
- 250 ml Tomato puree, fresh if possible
- 8 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Garlic paste, fresh if possible
- ½ tsp Chilli powder (optional)
- 1 tsp Garam Masala powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 2 drops of Stevia
- Half a tsp or about 10 g of dried fenugreek leaves or Kasoori methi
- Chopped fresh coriander and green chilies for garnish.
- Cal- 438
- Net Carbs- 6 g
- Proteins- 33 g
- Fat- 30 g
4. Keto Lemon Butter Sauce Fish
The major highlight of the Keto Lemon Butter Sauce Fish is the browned butter. Browning the butter adds a nutty aroma to the sauce and thickens the same. It pairs well with a dash of lemon.
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 6
- Finely Ground Pepper As per taste
- Fresh Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon
- Salt As per taste
- Unsalted Butter 60 grams or 4 tablespoons
- Oil 2 tablespoons
- Pepper As per taste
- Thin White Fish Fillets 2 (120 to 150 grams each)
- Almond Flour 2 tablespoons
- Finely Chopped Parsley (Optional) As per taste
- Lemon Wedges As per taste
Nutritional Information for Per Two Servings
- Energy – 393 kcal
- Cholesterol – 127 milligrams
- Potassium – 518 milligrams
- Protein 31 – grams
- Sodium – 464 milligrams
- Total Carlos – 3.1 grams
- Dietary Fiber – 0.1 grams
- Sugars – 0.1 grams
- Total Fats – 28 grams
- Saturated Fat – 9.2 grams
- Trans Fat – 0.5 grams
- Polyunsaturated Fat – 5.1 grams
- Monounsaturated Fat – 11 grams
5. Keto Italian Grilled Fish
Keto Italian Grilled Fish can be grilled in a microwave with convection functions, in a tandoor or even in a heavy based grill pan with a lid.The fish has a delicate balance of flavors that seep right into it. If you have a problem with the smell of fish, let me tell you, this fish does not smell at all. I served this fish with grilled vegetables like capsicum, beans, baby corn and broccoli to my family.
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 4
- 1 kg King Fish, cut into neat fillets
- 4 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tsp Thyme, dried
- 2 tsp Rosemary, dried
- 1 tsp Paprika powder
- Pink Salt
- Table Salt
- Cals – 347
- Net Carbs – 0 gms
- Fats- 18 gms
- Protein- 43 gms
6. Keto Amritsari Fish Fry
This fish recipe called Keto Amritsari Fish Fry originates from the city, hence the name. You can eat it as a full meal, as a snack or even for breakfast. The recipe can be made with any fleshy, boneless fish. Do not miss the carom seeds. they are most essential for this dish.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 4
- 500 gms King Fish cut in fingers
- 1/2 cup Gram Flour, if it doesn’t fit in your macros use Almond flour!
- 1 tbsp Red Chilli (to taste)
- 1 tsp Carom Seeds
- 1 tsp Ginger paste
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Chaat Masala, optional
- 10 tbsp Olive Oil to deep fry
- 2 Lemon wedges
- Salt to taste
- Calories – 533
- Carbohydrates – 11 g
- Protein – 34 g
- Fat – 39 g
7. Keto Baked Fish
Keto Baked Fish is delicious and different from other fish that are listed above. You can use any fish for the recipe, I have used Sol, which is a fresh river fish.
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Serves: 1
- 275 gm King Fish
- 3 tsp Ghee
- 0.50 tsp Cumin seed
- 2 tsp Lime juice
- 15 gms Garlic Cloves or Garlic paste
- 2 dried Red Chillies
- ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
- ½ tsp whole Fennel seeds
- ½ tsp whole Coriander seeds
- 100 gm Homemade Greek Yogurt
- White Salt according to taste
- Pink Salt according to taste
- Calories – 354
- Fat- 23 gm
- Net carbs – 8 gm
- Protein – 67 gm
8. Keto Spicy Basa Fish
Keto Spicy Basa Fish is very rich in protein and can be easily added to a Ketogenic diet. Since it is not very high in calories, it can be had in large quantities. Very few ingredients are required to make it. It recipe will turn out to be absolutely delicious. All you need to do is ensure that the fish is fresh.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 Minutes (Marinate For 2 Hours)
Serves: 6
INGREDIENTS
- 1.5 kg Basa Fish Fillets
- 3 medium sized raw eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup chopped fresh Coriander or Cilantro
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilly Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1.5 tsp Dry Mango powder/Amchoor, optional
- 2 tbsp fresh Garlic paste
- 5 tablespoon Coconut oil for frying
- Salt to taste
NUTRITION FACTS
- Calories – 335
- Proteins -34 g
- Carbs – 2 g
- Fats – 20 g
- Potassium- 59 mg
