Fresh sardines are one of the most overlooked ingredients in Western cooking – cheap, nutritious, and when cooked properly in butter, absolutely extraordinary. The key is very high heat and completely dry fish. The skin becomes glass-like and crispy while the flesh inside stays moist. Brown butter amplifies everything.

Salmon is one of the best foods on a ketogenic diet – rich in omega-3 fatty acids, high in protein, and naturally low in carbs. This recipe pairs it with crispy garlic butter asparagus and a squeeze of fresh lemon for a meal that looks restaurant-worthy but comes together in one pan in 20 minutes.

Zucchini noodles (zoodles) are the keto pasta solution that actually works. When cooked properly – not overcooked – they have a satisfying bite that holds up to rich sauces. Paired with garlic butter shrimp and a quick parmesan cream sauce, this is the kind of dinner you'd be proud to serve to anyone, keto or not.