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[2017] Ketogenic Diet Cookbook

Page 16

by Emily Willis


  Nutrition: Calories - 200, Fat - 6, Fiber - 1, Carbs - 4, Protein – 2

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  Grilled Salmon

  Preparation time: 30 minutes

  Cooking time: 10 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  4 salmon fillets

  1 tablespoon olive oil

  Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  1 teaspoon cumin

  1 teaspoon sweet paprika

  ½ teaspoon chili powder

  1 teaspoon onion powder

  For the salsa:

  1 onion, peeled and chopped

  1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped

  2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

  Juice from 2 limes

  Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  Directions:

  In a bowl, mix the salt, pepper, chili powder, onion powder, paprika, and cumin. Rub the salmon with this mixture, drizzle the oil, and rub again, and cook on preheated grill for 4 minutes on each side. In a bowl, mix the avocado with the onion, salt, pepper, cilantro, and lime juice, and stir. Divide the salmon on plates, and top each fillet with avocado salsa.

  Nutrition: Calories - 300, Fat - 14, Fiber - 4, Carbs - 5, Protein - 20

  Tuna Cakes

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 10 minutes

  Servings: 12

  Ingredients:

  15 ounces canned tuna, drained well and flaked

  3 eggs

  ½ teaspoon dried dill

  1 teaspoon dried parsley

  ½ cup onion chopped

  1 teaspoon garlic powder

  Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  Oil, for frying

  Directions:

  In a bowl, mix the tuna with salt, pepper, dill, parsley, onion, garlic powder, and eggs, and stir well. Shape the tuna cakes and place on a plate. Heat up a pan with some oil over medium-high heat, add the tuna cakes, cook for 5 minutes on each side. Divide on plates and serve.

  Nutrition: Calories - 140, Fat - 2, Fiber - 1, Carbs - 0. 6, Protein - 6

  Pan-roasted Cod

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 20 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  1 pound cod, cut into medium-sized pieces

  Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  2 green onions, chopped

  3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced

  3 tablespoons soy sauce

  1 cup fish stock

  1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

  ½ teaspoon red chili flakes

  Directions:

  Heat up a pan over medium-high heat, add the fish pieces, and brown them a few minutes on each side. Add the garlic, green onions, salt, pepper, soy sauce, fish stock, vinegar, chili pepper, and ginger, stir, cover, reduce heat, and cook for 20 minutes. Divide on plates and serve.

  Nutrition: Calories - 154, Fat - 3, Fiber - 0. 5, Carbs - 4, Protein - 24

  Sea Bass with Capers

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 15 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  1 lemon, sliced

  1 pound sea bass fillet

  2 tablespoons capers

  2 tablespoons fresh dill

  Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  Directions:

  Put the sea bass fillet into a baking dish, season with salt, and pepper, add the capers, dill, and lemon slices on top. Place in an oven at 350ºF, and bake for 15 minutes. Divide on plates and serve.

  Nutrition: Calories - 150, Fat - 3, Fiber - 2, Carbs - 0. 7, Protein - 5

  Cod with Arugula

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 20 minutes

  Servings: 2

  Ingredients:

  2 cod fillets

  1 tablespoon olive oil

  Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  Juice of 1 lemon

  3 cup arugula

  ½ cup black olives, pitted and sliced

  2 tablespoons capers

  1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped

  Directions:

  Arrange the fish fillets in a heatproof dish, season with salt, pepper, drizzle the oil, and lemon juice, toss to coat, place in an oven at 450ºF, and bake for 20 minutes. In a food processor, mix the arugula with salt, pepper, capers, olives, and garlic, and blend well. Arrange the fish on plates, top with arugula tapenade, and serve.

  Nutrition: Calories - 240, Fat - 5, Fiber - 3, Carbs - 3, Protein - 10

  Baked Halibut with Vegetables

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 35 minutes

  Servings: 2

  Ingredients:

  1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

  1 tablespoon olive oil

  2 halibut fillets

  2 cups baby spinach

  Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  1 teaspoon cumin

  Directions:

  In a bowl, mix the bell peppers with salt, pepper, half of the oil, and the vinegar, toss to coat well, and transfer to a baking dish. Place in an oven at 400ºF, and bake for 20 minutes. Heat up a pan with the rest of the oil over medium heat, add the fish, season with salt, pepper, and cumin, and brown on all sides. Take the baking dish out of the oven, add the spinach, stir gently, and divide the whole mixture on plates. Add the fish on the side, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

  Nutrition: Calories - 230, Fat - 12, Fiber - 1, Carbs - 4, Protein - 9

  Fish Curry

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 25 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  4 white fish fillets

  ½ teaspoon mustard seeds

  Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  2 green chilies, chopped

  1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

  1 teaspoon curry powder

  ¼ teaspoon cumin

  4 tablespoons coconut oil

  1 onion, peeled and chopped

  1-inch turmeric root, grated

  ¼ cup fresh cilantro

  1½ cups coconut cream

  3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced

  Directions:

  Heat up a pot with half of the coconut oil over medium heat, add the mustard seeds, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the ginger, onion, and garlic, stir, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the turmeric, curry powder, chilies, and cumin, stir, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the coconut milk, salt, and pepper, stir, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Heat up another pan with the rest of the oil over medium heat, add the fish, stir, and cook for 3 minutes. Add this to the curry sauce, stir, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the cilantro, stir, divide into bowls, and serve.

  Nutrition: Calories - 500, Fat - 34, Fiber - 7, Carbs - 6, Protein - 44

  Sautéed Lemon Shrimp

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 10 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  2 tablespoons olive oil

  1 tablespoon butter

  1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

  2 tablespoons lemon juice

  2 tablespoons garlic, minced

  1 tablespoon lemon zest

  Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  Directions:

  Heat up a pan with the oil and butter over medium-high heat, add the shrimp, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, stir, and cook for 4 minutes. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper, stir, take off the heat, and serve.

  Nutrition: Calories - 149, Fat - 1, Fiber - 3, Carbs - 1, Protein - 6

  Roasted Sea Bass

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 12 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:


  2 sea bass fillets

  2 teaspoon olive oil

  2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

  ¼ cup green olives, pitted and chopped

  ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, cored and chopped

  ¼ cup black olives, chopped

  1 tablespoon lemon zest

  2 tablespoons lemon zest

  Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

  1 tablespoon olive oil

  Directions:

  Rub the fish with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and 2 teaspoons olive oil, transfer to a baking dish, and set aside. In a bowl, mix the tomatoes with all the olives, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice, parsley, and 1 tablespoon olive oil, and toss well. Place the fish in the oven at 400ºF, and bake for 12 minutes. Divide the fish on plates, top with tomato relish, and serve.

  Nutrition: Calories - 150, Fat - 4, Fiber - 2, Carbs - 1, Protein - 10

  Coconut Shrimp

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 13 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

  Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  4 cherry tomatoes, cored and chopped

  2 cups sugar snap peas, sliced lengthwise

  1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced

  1 tablespoon olive oil

  ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

  1 tablespoon garlic, minced

  ½ cup green onion, peeled and chopped

  ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  10 ounces coconut milk

  2 tablespoons lime juice

  Directions:

  Heat up a pan with the oil over medium-high heat, add the snap peas, and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the pepper, and cook for 3 minutes. Add the cilantro, garlic, green onions, and pepper flakes, stir, and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, and coconut milk, stir, and simmer everything for 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and lime juice, stir, and cook for 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, stir, and serve hot.

  Nutrition: Calories - 150, Fat - 3, Fiber - 3, Carbs - 1, Protein - 7

  Shrimp and Noodle Salad

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 0 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  1 cucumber, cut with a spiralizer

  ½ cup fresh basil, chopped

  ½ pound shrimp, already cooked, peeled and deveined

  Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  1 tablespoon stevia

  2 teaspoons fish sauce

  2 tablespoons lime juice

  2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce

  Directions:

  Put the cucumber noodles on a paper towel, cover with another one, and press well. Put into a bowl and mix with basil, shrimp, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, mix the stevia with fish sauce, lime juice, and chili sauce, and whisk. Add this to the shrimp salad, toss to coat well, and serve.

  Nutrition: Calories - 130, Fat - 2, Fiber - 3, Carbs - 1, Protein - 6

  Roasted Mahi Mahi and Salsa

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 16 minutes

  Servings: 2

  Ingredients:

  2 mahi mahi fillets

  ½ cup onion, peeled and chopped

  4 teaspoons olive oil

  1 teaspoon Greek seasoning

  1 teaspoon garlic, minced

  1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  ½ cup canned tomato salsa

  2 tablespoons Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped

  ¼ cup chicken stock

  Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled

  Directions:

  Heat up a pan with 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat, add the bell pepper and onion, stir, and cook for 3 minutes. Add the Greek seasoning and garlic, stir, and cook for 1 minute. Add the stock, olives, and salsa, stir again, and cook for 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Heat up the pan again with the rest of the oil over medium heat, add the fish, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes. Flip, cook for 2 minutes, and transfer to a baking dish. Spoon the salsa over fish, place in an oven, and bake at 425ºF for 6 minutes. Sprinkle feta on top and serve hot.

  Nutrition: Calories - 200, Fat - 5, Fiber - 2, Carbs - 2, Protein - 7

  Spicy Shrimp

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 8 minutes

  Servings: 2

  Ingredients:

  ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

  2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  2 teaspoons olive oil

  Juice of 1 lemon

  Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  1 teaspoon Creole seasoning

  Directions:

  Arrange the shrimp in one layer in a baking dish, season with salt, and pepper, and drizzle the oil. Add the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and sprinkle Creole seasoning. Toss the shrimp in the seasoning, place in an oven, set it under the broiler, and broil for 8 minutes. Divide between 2 plates and serve.

  Nutrition: Calories - 120, Fat - 3, Fiber - 1, Carbs - 2, Protein - 6

  Shrimp Stew

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 15 minutes

  Servings: 6

  Ingredients:

  ¼ cup onion, peeled and chopped

  ¼ cup olive oil

  1 garlic clove, peeled and minced

  1½ pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined

  ¼ cup red pepper, roasted and chopped

  14 ounces canned diced tomatoes

  ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

  2 tablespoons sriracha sauce

  1 cup coconut milk

  Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  2 tablespoons lime juice

  Directions:

  Heat up a pan with the oil over medium heat, add the onion, stir, and cook for 4 minutes. Add the peppers and garlic, stir, and cook for 4 minutes. Add the cilantro, tomatoes, and shrimp, stir, and cook until shrimp turn pink. Add the coconut milk and sriracha sauce, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the salt, pepper, and lime juice, stir, transfer to bowls, and serve.

  Nutrition: Calories - 250, Fat - 12, Fiber - 3, Carbs - 5, Protein - 20

  Shrimp Alfredo

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 20 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  8 ounces mushrooms, chopped

  1 asparagus bunch, cut into medium-sized pieces

  1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

  Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  1 spaghetti squash, cut in half

  2 tablespoons olive oil

  2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

  1 onion, peeled and chopped

  1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  ¼ cup butter

  1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

  2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced

  1 cup heavy cream

  Directions:

  Place the squash halves on a lined baking sheet, place in an oven at 425ºF, and roast for 40 minutes. Scoop out the insides and put them into a bowl. Put water in a pot, add the some salt, bring to a boil over medium heat, add the asparagus, steam for a couple of minutes, transfer to a bowl filled with ice water, drain, and set aside as well. Heat up a pan with the oil over medium heat, add the onions and mushrooms, stir, and cook for 7 minutes. Add the pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, squash, and asparagus, stir, and cook for a few minutes. Heat up another pan with the butter over medium heat, add the heavy cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, stir, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the shrimp to the pan, stir, and cook for 7 minutes. Divide the vegetables on plates, top with shrimp and sauce, and serve.

  Nutrition: Calories - 455, Fat - 6, Fiber - 5, Carbs - 4, Protein - 13

  Shrimp and Snow Pea Soup


  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 10 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  4 scallions, chopped

  1½ tablespoons coconut oil

  1 small ginger root, diced

  8 cups chicken stock

  ¼ cup coconut aminos

  5 ounces canned bamboo shoots, drained and sliced

  Ground black pepper, to taste

  ¼ teaspoon fish sauce

  1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

  ½ pound snow peas

  1 tablespoon sesame oil

  ½ tablespoon chili oil

  Directions:

  Heat up a pot with the coconut oil over medium heat, add the scallions and ginger, stir, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the coconut aminos, stock, black pepper, and fish sauce, stir, and bring to a boil. Add the shrimp, snow peas, and bamboo shoots, stir, and cook for 3 minutes. Add the sesame oil and hot chili oil, stir, divide into bowls, and serve.

 

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