Going keto invariably means giving up some of your favorite foods. For example, you can’t have bread, rice, or pasta on keto, and most takeout foods are off the menu too, including that British classic fish and chips.
The issue with the chips (or fries) is obvious; they’re made from high-carb potatoes. But what’s so bad about fish? After all, fish is a keto staple, right?
Traditionally, the fish in fish and chips is coated in either batter or breadcrumbs, both of which are a source of carbs. Even a small serving will kick you out of ketosis. It’s then deep-fried, which adds a whole lot of additional calories.
The good news is that you can make a low-carb coating for your fish that tastes almost as good and won’t derail your diet. The next time you are craving fish and chips, make this recipe and combine it with rutabaga chips, which are much lower in carbs than potatoes.
Who said keto had to be boring?!
Keto Fish Recipe
Ingredients for Four Servings
- 1 pound of white fish, cut into 8 equal pieces
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup ground golden flaxseeds
- ½ cup ground almonds
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 440 degrees Fahrenheit/200 degrees centigrade.
- Grease a baking tray with the butter.
- Crack the eggs and put them in a shallow bowl. Whisk to combine the whites and yolks.
- Mix all the dry ingredients in another shallow bowl. Stir to combine.
- Dip the fish in the egg and then coat with the breading. Dip in the egg again and coat with the breading one more time, to “double dip” your fish. Continue until all the fish pieces are coated.
- Place the fish on the buttered baking tray and cook for 20 minutes, or until the breading is golden brown. Flip part way through cooking if required.
- Serve immediately with salad or low-carb fries.
Nutrition Per Serving
- 464 calories
- 33 grams of fat
- 35 grams of protein
- 10 grams of carbs
- 7 grams of fiber
- 3 grams of net carbs
Bottom Line
Breaded and battered fish tastes great; plain white fish can be kinda dull! However, both breaded and battered fish is very high in carbs, and completely at odds with a low-carb ketogenic diet.
Thankfully, you don’t have to settle for plain fish on keto, and this recipe breathes new life into what can sometimes be a very uninspiring ingredient.
The next time you are craving fish and chips, whip up this keto fish recipe instead. The breading part of the recipe also works equally well with chicken.
Boring keto meals? Just say NO!
Keto Fish
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 pound of white fish, cut into 8 equal pieces
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup ground golden flaxseeds
- ½ cup ground almonds
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 440 degrees Fahrenheit/200 degrees centigrade.
- Grease a baking tray with the butter.
- Crack the eggs and put them in a shallow bowl. Whisk to combine the whites and yolks.
- Mix all the dry ingredients in another shallow bowl. Stir to combine.
- Dip the fish in the egg and then coat with the breading. Dip in the egg again and coat with the breading one more time, to “double dip” your fish. Continue until all the fish pieces are coated.
- Place the fish on the buttered baking tray and cook for 20 minutes, or until the breading is golden brown. Flip part way through cooking if required.
- Serve immediately with salad or low-carb fries.
