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Arctic Char with Brown Butter, Dill & Butter-Braised Radishes

Arctic Char with Brown Butter, Dill & Butter-Braised Radishes is a keto dinner with 3.2 g net carbs, 39 g protein and 38 g fat per serving (511 kcal). It serves 2 and takes 25 minutes in total.

Delicate Arctic char, crisp-skinned and pink inside, with radishes gently braised in butter until sweet, their peppery leaves wilted in at the end.

3.2 g estimated net carbs per serving25 min total2 servings
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Arctic Char with Brown Butter, Dill & Butter-Braised Radishes, a Ketogeni keto dinner

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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: celery, fish, milk. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.

Yield: 2 servings · Active time: 20 min · Total time: 25 min

Nutrition per serving (estimate, recipe makes 2 servings)
Per servingAmount
Net carbohydrates3.2 g
Protein39 g
Fat38 g
Energy511 kcal

Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.

Ingredients

  1. 2 piece skin-on Arctic char fillets, about 170 g each
  2. 1 tbsp organic avocado oil
  3. 250 g organic radishes with their leaves, halved
  4. 50 g radish leaves, washed
  5. 50 g organic butter
  6. 100 ml water or light stock
  7. 10 g organic dill, chopped
  8. 1 tbsp organic lemon juice
  9. 0.5 tsp flaky sea salt

Step-by-step method

  1. Put the radishes, 20 g butter, the water and a pinch of salt in a small pan. Cover and simmer 8 minutes, then uncover and reduce until glazed.
  2. Stir the radish leaves into the radishes until just wilted.
  3. Pat the fish dry, salt the skin and fry skin-side down in the oil for 4 minutes until crisp; turn for 30 seconds.
  4. In a small pan brown the remaining butter until it smells nutty; add lemon juice and dill.
  5. Plate the radishes, lay the char on top and spoon over the dill brown butter.

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Storage

Best freshly cooked. Radishes keep 2 days.

Questions and answers

How many net carbs are in Arctic Char with Brown Butter, Dill & Butter-Braised Radishes?

One serving has 3.2 g net carbohydrates, 39 g protein and 38 g fat (511 kcal). The recipe makes 2 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.

Can I make Arctic Char with Brown Butter, Dill & Butter-Braised Radishes ahead, store or freeze it?

Best freshly cooked. Radishes keep 2 days.

Which allergens are in Arctic Char with Brown Butter, Dill & Butter-Braised Radishes?

It contains celery, fish and milk, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.

Is Arctic Char with Brown Butter, Dill & Butter-Braised Radishes gluten-free?

Yes. None of the ingredients contain gluten. Check the labels of processed ingredients such as stock or spices.

Can I vary Arctic Char with Brown Butter, Dill & Butter-Braised Radishes?

Yes. Use salmon or trout. Add a few blanched peas in summer if your carb budget allows.

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