83 Keto Dinner Recipe Ideas to Try Tonight

Psst: The sauce tastes just as good with shrimp or salmon in place of chicken.

Is there anything cauliflower can’t do? We think not.

When you want a break from meat and cheese, buttery, satiating avocado will be there.

Dinner is incomplete without ’em, so get your fix minus the carbs.

This meal's loaded with flavor and requires minimal cleanup to boot. Win-win.

The secret to the creamy, decadent sauce? Coconut milk—not dairy.

Use the meat in tacos, burritos, quesadillas or salads, and the leftovers for tomorrow’s breakfast hash.

Keto-friendly surf and turf in 30 minutes flat? Pinch us, we're dreaming drooling.

Serve them as an app at your next dinner party, plate them with a side of greens or devour them solo.

Where we’re going, we don’t need tortillas. Crispy, fatty cheesy to the rescue.

These vibrant cuties are picnic-bound and a cinch to prepare ahead.

We could eat this one every night. Even better, it's ready before you can say, "delivery, please."

When the carb cravings hit, cauliflower can stand in for spuds to create this keto-friendly side dish.

We’ll take an extra sprinkle of cheese and all the sour cream you have, please.

You only need five ingredients to make this takeout-inspired meal, which is decidedly kid-friendly.

Serve this keto-friendly dish with a side of cauliflower rice to keep the carbs to a minimum.

No dairy, no potatoes, no problem. Top your bowl with crushed red pepper flakes for a kick.

Talk about a light, refreshing meal. The zoodles will scratch your itch for pasta.

Our dream dinner. Skip the bun in favor of lettuce wraps and ta-da: It’s keto.

Pasta? Never met her. This super cheesy side is all you need, and it'll become one of your go-tos at first bite.

Ready and on the table in less than 20 minutes. Much faster than a flight to Hawaii, no?

The ultimate comfort food, with a keto-friendly twist. Pass the Parm, please.

Plain cauli rice is fine...but this gem from Jen Fisch of Keto in the City is even better.

Call all your keto friends: Taco Tuesday is a go. We'll bring the guac.

It's possibly the easiest main you’ll ever make, thanks to a protein-packed pantry staple.

Breakfast for dinner? Yes, please. Serve with salad, soup or bacon to make it more filling.

Put down the bacon bits and step away from the blue cheese dressing. This wedge salad is lighter and on the table in less than 20 minutes.

When your friends say they could never do keto, serve them this to show them the light.

The only thing easier than the cleanup is eating the juicy, crispy chicken thighs.

In this case, no rice is a good thing. Use blitzed cauliflower instead.

Meet your new favorite condiment. You'll want to make a double (or um, triple) batch, trust.

If you’re craving comfort food, try curling up with this seven-ingredient beauty.

If you insist on having salad for dinner, why not one like this? Pile on all the hot sauce you desire.

All you need is fresh produce and a blender to whip up this summer stunner. Serve with keto-friendly bread for dipping.

Aka a plateful of takeout-inspired deliciousness. Don't skip the runny egg on top—it's full of protein.

Hands down the easiest way to cook seafood, in our opinion. Swap in any veggies that are hiding in the back of your fridge.

Turmeric and curry powder make this soul-soother an edible immunity booster.

For people who love eating but hate washing dishes (it only dirties one pot and pan).

Hearty yet refreshing, this low-carb meal will fill you up without bogging you down.

These elegant bites prove that eating keto doesn’t need to be time-consuming or expensive.

Panera Bread has nothing on this creamy, decadent gem. Even your kids will drink it down without a fuss.

This Mexican-inspired pick will keep you full without any cheese or sour cream.

Crisp fall evenings call for a hug in a bowl. Just skip the maple syrup to keep it keto.

Close your eyes and you’re in Greece, thanks to briny, lip-smacking feta cheese.

Cool if we make this every week? Spritz all the lime juice your mouth can handle for a pop of acidity.

You shouldn't limit meatballs to apps and spaghetti. Here, they're filled with cheese and served with charred broccolini.

Just toss everything together in a casserole pan and you'll only have one dirty dish to clean after dinner.

Wow everyone at the barbecue with ease (and consider the marinating time a built-in cocktail hour).

Seven ingredients, much magic. Even picky kids will have zero complaints about this slaw-topped wonder.

For when you want something that tastes fancy, minus all the effort.

Forget low and slow. The pressure cooker pulls this main off in just 20 minutes.

It may *look* like regular pasta, but they're really low-carb tofu shirataki noodles.

Loaded with everything but the pasta, so low-carb eaters can get in on the cheesy fun too.

Pro tip: Salt the pork 45 minutes before cooking so it doesn’t turn tough.

Your deskmates are jealous already. It's our favorite way to repurpose leftover beef.

Briny, crispy and downright foolproof. Oh, and did we mention it comes together in your trusty cast iron skillet?

These copycat handhelds are both low-carb and gluten-free, thanks to almond flour.

We recommend slurping it down by a roaring fire for extra warm, fuzzy feels.

Never feel intimidated by cooking steak again. Your oven will do the heavy lifting.

Did you know three ounces of scallops pack a whopping 20 grams of protein? They cook to perfection in a flash, too.

Don't worry, we’ll look the other way if you want to lick the bowl clean.

Use homemade bagel-flavored seasoning or store-bought: Either way, these wings will be a hit.

Warning: Your kids will beg for this every week once they have a taste at dinnertime.

Use a grill pan instead of the barbecue to cook the skewers in the winter.

Put down the takeout menu—you’ve got this. (And all in a single skillet.)

Herbaceous, flavorful store-bought pesto is one of our favorite shortcuts in the book.

Instead of using pasta or rice to bind the casserole, eggs and cream cheese do the trick.

They only take 40 minutes to prepare, since they're deep-fried instead of grilled.

Go ahead, add bacon—you know you want to. Sub more veggies for sweet potatoes to bring the carbs even lower.

Mayo who? You'll never make this protein-packed dish the old way again.

This modernized '90s staple is only ten minutes away (and it'd be even tastier crowned with grilled chicken).

Aka 15-minute shrimp in an epic lemon-garlic sauce. You'll want lots of low-carb bread for soaking up the butter.

Low-carb comfort food at its finest. Thanks, Instant Pot.

Thoroughly pat the scallops dry before searing them to get a flawless outer crust.

Thank almond flour and pork panko crumbs (aka ground pork rinds) for the low-carb breading.

Bye, tortillas. Did we mention these reheat like a charm? (You're welcome.)

They'll take you 35 minutes to make (and 30 seconds to devour).

Oh so fancy, yet ready in 20 minutes. We feel an alfresco dinner party coming on.

Eat the sticky, savory meatballs solo, with veggies or atop a bed of cauli rice.

Top one of these beauties with cream cheese and smoked salmon and call it a night.

Leave it to the Barefoot Contessa to make a gourmet-caliber dinner this easy to prepare. Sub cauliflower rice for couscous.

No cook? Check. Ready in 10 minutes? Check. Packed with protein? You bet.

Dinner is less than ten ingredients away (and it's damn impressive, if we do say so ourselves).