Crab is excellent for keto: ~0g net carbs per 100g with ~18g protein. It’s very lean, so pair with butter, ghee, mayonnaise, or avocado oil to hit keto fat targets. Naturally sweet, delicate, and nutrient-dense (selenium, B12)—a smart, satiating protein.
Crab is excellent for keto: ~0g net carbs per 100g with ~18g protein. It’s very lean, so pair with butter, ghee, mayonnaise, or avocado oil to hit keto fat targets. Naturally sweet, delicate, and nutrient-dense (selenium, B12)—a smart, satiating protein.
Per 100g (raw)
Source: USDA FoodData Central
Combine crab with almond flour, egg, mayo, mustard, and herbs; pan-fry in butter or avocado oil.
Steam or boil legs; serve with melted garlic butter and a squeeze of lemon.
Toss lump crab with mayonnaise, celery, lemon juice, dill; serve in romaine cups.
Fill avocado halves with creamy crab salad for a high-fat keto meal.
Fold crab into a sauce of heavy cream, parmesan, and garlic; serve over zucchini noodles.
Bake crab with cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan, and Old Bay until bubbly.