20 Best Low Carb Dinner Recipes

Garlic Butter Shrimp and Zoodles

This delightful dish combines succulent shrimp with fresh zucchini noodles for a low-carb meal that’s bursting with flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 medium zucchini, spiralized
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Cooking method:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
2. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Remove the shrimp and set aside. In the same skillet, add the zucchini noodles and toss them in the remaining garlic butter for 2-3 minutes.
4. Return the shrimp to the skillet, add lemon juice and parsley, then toss everything together.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

A crispy, low-carb pizza base that satisfies your pizza cravings without guilt.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium cauliflower head, riced
• 1 egg
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Microwave the riced cauliflower for 5 minutes, then let it cool and squeeze out excess moisture.
3. In a bowl, mix cauliflower, egg, cheeses, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a pizza crust shape.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Add your favorite toppings and bake for another 10 minutes.

Keto Chicken Alfredo

A creamy and low-carb take on the classic Alfredo that swaps pasta for nourishing vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add chicken slices and season with salt and pepper.
2. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through, then set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add heavy cream and parmesan.
4. Stir until the sauce thickens, then add broccoli and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Return the chicken to the skillet and combine with the sauce. Serve hot.

Eggplant Lasagna

This veggie-loaded lasagna is rich, cheesy, and completely grain-free.

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggplants, sliced lengthwise
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Drizzle eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
2. Roast slices in the oven for 15 minutes until tender.
3. Meanwhile, cook ground beef in a skillet until browned. Add marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. In a baking dish, layer eggplant slices, ricotta, meat sauce, and mozzarella.
5. Repeat layers, ending with mozzarella and parmesan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon

A healthy, flavorful salmon dish that’s quick and easy for any night of the week.

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Brush salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and dill.
3. Place lemon slices on top of each fillet.
4. Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
5. Serve with additional lemon slices if desired.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

These hearty stuffed peppers are packed with flavor and low in carbs, perfect for an easy dinner.

Ingredients:

• 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 cup cauliflower rice
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, brown the ground turkey and season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Add cauliflower rice and diced tomatoes, cooking until heated through.
4. Stuff each bell pepper half with turkey mixture and place in a baking dish.
5. Top with cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender.

Baked Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

Juicy chicken thighs infused with the bright flavors of lemon and garlic make for a simple yet delicious low-carb meal.

Ingredients:

• 8 chicken thighs, bone-in
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, zest, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
3. Toss chicken thighs in the marinade and place them on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 35-40 minutes until skin is crispy and chicken is cooked through.
5. Serve with your choice of low-carb veggies.

Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Chicken

This vibrant dish swaps traditional pasta for zucchini noodles, paired with aromatic pesto and juicy chicken.

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
• 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated parmesan cheese for garnish

Cooking method:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add zucchini noodles and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
3. Stir in pesto sauce and add cooked chicken slices.
4. Toss to combine, then season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve with grated parmesan cheese on top.

Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

A low-carb version of the classic Italian dish, using spaghetti squash as a delicious pasta alternative.

Ingredients:

• 1 large spaghetti squash
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut squash in half, remove seeds, and roast cut side down for 40 minutes.
2. In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and parmesan cheese.
4. Scrape out squash strands into a bowl, add bacon mixture, and pour in egg mixture.
5. Mix quickly to coat the squash before eggs set. Season with salt, pepper, and garnish with parsley.

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These lettuce wraps are bursting with Thai flavors, offering a refreshing and low-carb meal option.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon chili paste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 large lettuce leaves

Cooking method:

1. In a pan, cook ground chicken until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Add garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, peanut butter, and chili paste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
3. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves.
4. Serve immediately, garnished with extra lime wedges if desired.