Butter Poached Lobster Tails Over Creamy Keto Risotto
Beurre monte is a thick, creamy, decadent butter sauce that is wonderful for poaching meats, low-carb vegetables, and seafood such as lobster. It is supereasy to make, but it’s very delicate. If you heat it above 160°F, it will break and the butter will separate. Don’t be nervous about trying your hand at this sauce, […]
Creole Catfish
prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 15 minutes yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons ghee (or coconut oil if dairy-free) ¼ cup diced onions 1 clove garlic, smashed to a paste 1 (18.3-ounce) jar crushed tomatoes, with juices 1 teaspoon fine sea salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon dried […]
Sole Meunière
One of my favorite scenes in the movie Julie and Julia is when Julia Child arrives in France and has her first meal of sole meunière, a dish of pan-fried fish bathed in a beautiful butter sauce. She swoons over how lovely the fish is and how much butter the fish is in. It is […]
Halibut Smothered in Creamy Lemon-Dill Sauce
prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 12 minutes yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 4 (4-ounce) halibut fillets 1 teaspoon fine sea salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter (or coconut oil if dairy-free), divided ½ cup finely diced red onions 1 clove garlic, smashed to a paste 2 to 3 […]
Crawfish Étouffée
The name étouffée refers to “smothering” seafood with a heavy sauce. I swapped out the traditional white rice for cauliflower rice to make this very-lowcarb yet super-tasty Crawfish Étouffée. You can also omit the rice or serve the étouffée over Keto Grits. I purchased frozen crawfish from the freezer section of my local grocery store […]
Surf and Turf for Two
prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 15 minutes yield: 2 servings INGREDIENTS 2 (3-ounce) filet mignons 2 jumbo prawns or jumbo shrimp, shell-on, butterflied and deveined Fine sea salt and ground black pepper 2 tablespoons keto fat of choice, for frying ¼ cup Easy Basil Hollandaise, for serving INSTRUCTIONS Season the filets well […]
Seafood Risotto
prep time: 10 minutes (not including time to cook shrimp) cook time: 7 minutes yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 1 medium head cauliflower, cored and separated into florets 2 tablespoons ghee, unsalted butter, or coconut oil 2 tablespoons diced onions 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 4 ounces mascarpone or cream cheese (½ cup) Fine sea […]
Charleston Shrimp n Gravy Over Grits
prep time: 5 minutes (not including time to make grits) cook time: 15 minutes yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 3 strips bacon 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter 1 green bell pepper, chopped ½ cup diced onions 1 clove garlic, smashed to a paste or minced 1 pound large shrimp (about 30), peeled and deveined […]
Cheesy Tuna Casserole
prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 20 minutes yield: 6 servings INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon ghee or unsalted butter (or coconut oil or lard if dairy free), plus extra for greasing the dish 1 tablespoon diced celery 1 tablespoon diced onions 1 clove garlic, smashed to a paste 3 (6-ounce) cans tuna, drained 2 cups […]
Walleye Simmered in Basil Cream
prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 10 minutes yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS ¼ cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk if dairy-free) ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter (or coconut oil if dairy-free), divided ½ cup chopped onions 1 clove garlic, smashed to a paste […]