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.

This salad is what peak keto eating looks like. Rich smoked salmon, buttery avocado, and a bright, tangy lemon-dill dressing over a bed of crisp mixed greens. It comes together in 10 minutes with zero cooking required and delivers an impressive 35g of healthy fats per serving.