Keto Surf & Turf: Steak and Shrimp

Keto Surf & Turf: Steak and Shrimp

by | Jul 8, 2019 | Ketogenic

Simple, delicious keto/low carb/carnivore surf and turf made with my favorite selections of steak and shrimp!!!

I have recently fallen LOVE with cooking steak in my AIRFRYER and love the ease and convenience it gives me when I impressed for time!  I was so intimidated by adding yet ANOTHER keto kitchen contraption to my list, but this one for sure does not disappoint. 

In this recipe, the instructions will use the cooking method of the air fryer but you could easily replace that with a cast iron skillet, outdoor grill or oven method. I just love how tender and juicy the steak stays when cooked this way and am 100% convinced this is a KETO KITCHEN MUST HAVE!!!

This recipe is VERY simple. You can season your meat in any way imaginable. My favorite two ways are as follows: 1- Salt/Pepper & Garlic (lots and lots of garlic!) 2- Any kind of low carb/no sugar dry rub (Bbq is a big favorite of mine, just read your carb counts on the label)

For the shrimp you can cook one of two ways. 1- (My preferred method) Sautee on med low in lots and lots of butter with your seasoning of choice. We used the cast iron skillet and they turned out incredible!  2-You CAN cook them in the air fryer if you would like.  I prefer the way they soak up the butter in the skillet and cooking both the steak and shrimp at the same time. But if I wanted the fried taste, I would cook the shrimp first in the air fryer and then the steak after. Be cautious to NOT overcook the shrimp if using the air fryer though!

Now I will say you need to do your researce for what size fryer you need. The one I have currently is a bit on the smaller size and my goal is to get an XL one on the next Prime Day! It fits 2 large ribeyes perfectly or 3-4 smaller thighs, but if you want to get a bunch of meat cooked up for the family, make sure you get a bigger one.

XL TOP PICKS
GREAT VALUE: Ultrean Air Fryer-4.2Qt (Under $70m with great ratings!)
BIGGEST SIZE: Big Boss Oil-Less Fryer 16Qt (Great price, HUGE, decent reviews)
BELLS AND WHISTLES: Cosori 11 Preset 5.8QT (Tons of features, good price!)

On the flip side, if space is an issue, they have some adorable compact versions that still get the job done and your meat cooked to perfection!  I am so serious… moist on the inside and the perfectly cooked crisp on the outside. OMG.

COMPACT TOP PICKS
SIMPLE: Bella 2.6 QT Compact Fryer
ADORABLE: Dash 1.2 L Compact Fryer (Best Seller)
BELLS & WHISTLES: Cosori 3.7 QT (Top brand)

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Rachael Dee

INGREDIENTS:

2-4 large, marbled ribeye steaks (depending on size of fryer you might have to cook in batches)
Salt and pepper (other seasoning to taste)
1/4tsp olive oil
Butter (optional)

15-20 Medium to large shrimp
3 TBSP Butter
1/2 Tsp seasoning (Butt Rub etc)
Salt to taste

 

DIRECTIONS:

 -Bring steaks to room temp, pulling from fridge 1 hour prior to cooking
-Coat steaks with olive oil, then season steaks liberally with salt, pepper, garlic etc -Preheat Fryer to 350/375 degrees (higher temp if steaks are thicker)
-While fryer is heating, start cooking your shrimp: Melt butter in med high heat and add shrimp. Turn to low once you bring to simmer. Add seasoning and simmer on low for 5-8min till fully cooked. 
-Once fryer is heated, place inside fryer
-Set timer for 10-12min depending on desired cook temp (We do 12m and get a medium cooked steak. You will learn your fryer and temps and cook times may vary)
-Flip steaks halfway through
-Remove from fryer and allow to sit for 3 to 5min before serving
-Slather with butter, cooked shrimp and ENJOY!!!

 

I hope you LOVE this simple recipe as much as we do around here!  Its becoming a near weekly request from my hubby and I looooooooove eating steak, so I don’t mind one little bit! Mmmmmm. Steeeeeeak. 

Comment below with your favorite side dish that you love with your steak!  We love to whip up some STUPID EASY BISCUTS or some mashed cauliflower!I can’t wait to hear all about your aif fryer adventures, so make sure to keep up with the conversation on my FACEBOOK page and INSTAGRAM stories!!!

Cheers & Ketones!

Rachael Dee

Keto Cream Cheese Waffle Bread

Keto Cream Cheese Waffle Bread

by | Jul 2, 2019 | Ketogenic

Yall. We’ve done it again! Yet ANOTHER Keto bread that you are going to LOVE!  

Best thing is its stupid easy (duuuuhhhhhhh) and something I have started to meal prep every week!  The ease and texture of this recipe isn’t my STUPID EASY BAGELS but with a blender, this texture is out of this world amazing! It holds a sandwich like no other and has a great fluffy texture!  With the right amount of almond flour, this bad boy does NOT have an eggy or cheese texture (something often hard to find in keto breads).  

I hope you love them as much as we do!!

My ONLY must have for this recipe to work perfectly as a WAFFLE BREAD is the DASH MINI WAFFLE IRON. If you don’t yet have one, they are under $10 and ahhhhhhmaazing for ALL the Keto things. But if you don’t have the mini waffle iron you can still make this recipe in a KETO FLATBREAD combo OR use your large waffle maker (the texture will just be different)!  So don’t fret!!

Now back to the recipe!  You can get fun and creative with the way you want to season it and have some amazing different flavors!  I have tried plain (just salt, no seasoning), Everything Bagel Seasoning, Garlic, Onion and Slightly Sweet (1-2 tbsp erythritol and a small sprinkle of yeast for that BREAD flavor!).

No matter which way you try it, they make the yummiest sandwich bread and so perfect for summer picnics and beach trips!  Listed below I have provided what I would do in using my “Everything Bagel” recipe because it is my current obsession!  Use the “slightly sweet” to make the kids PB&J’s!!  So many amazing ways to eat this DELISH bread! 

And yes… I unashamedly have 3 mini waffle irons because 1-they are dang cute and 2- it makes cook time SO fast! I can have a batch done in under 10-12min! 

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Rachael Dee

INGREDIENTS: 

1 (8oz) block soft cream cheese
5 eggs
3/4 cups Almond Flour
     OR 3-4 TBSP Coconut Flour
(For a thicker waffle, you can add 1-2TBSP more of flour. Makes a great texture!)
1 heaping tsp Everything Bagel Seasoning
1tsp baking powder
Dash of salt

 

DIRECTIONS:

-Blend everything in BLENDER or food processor till smooth. 
-LET SIT 5-10min. So important!
-Pre-Heat Dash mini waffle iron and use spray of coconut oil per batch. 
-Pour roughly 1/4 cup into waffle maker and let cook for 2min (till golden tops)
-Repeat steps for remainder of batter and store in fridge for up to 1 week. 
-Batch makes 12-15 mini waffle breads!

Its that easy yall!!  

Make sure to comment below with your FAVORITE bread flavor and let me know if you have any questions!  They should be roughly 1.1 net carb per waffle.  (1.7 total!) Less if yours coconut flour or decrease almond flour amount Can’t wait to hear what you think!!

Cheers & Ketones,

 Rachael Dee

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Keto Avocado Toast

Keto Avocado Toast

by | Jun 26, 2019 | Ketogenic

This week on the blog we have been exploring ALL THINGS bread and sandwiches so I thought it would be fun to show you how I make my Keto avocado toast 2 different ways with the best tasting keto bread EVERRRRRRR!

Both of these recipes are SO simple and stupid easy and are some of the most delicious keto breads that involve absolutely NO MELTING!!!  Both have a totally different texture but can be prepped and cooked in record time!  Plus they store in the fridge or freezer and can pop right into the toaster!

I love to combine a few different aspects into my avocado toast and encourage you to get creative! Start out with a good base of butter or cream cheese and then get creative with adding things like bacon, sliced cheese, egg salad, chicken salad, salami and all sorts of seasonings! Then once you have a few fun additions, slice up that beautiful avocado and smear or spread it over the toast! PERFECT. KETO. MEAL. 

When my son was first born and I needed all those goods fats in my system, I used to eat these for breakfast EVERY morning!  Now I love to eat them for lunch or even for a quick snack on the go!  I love the taste of both breads in a TOASTER, so if you don’t have one, you can check out my favorite HERE!

So here are my 2 FAVORITE bread recipes for your perfect plate avocado toast! PLUS a super fun bonus recipe that is a keto community FAVORITE!!!
Make sure to check out the blog links for ALL the details and recommendations for each bread type. These are tried and true recipes that will shock you at how EASY they are to make!

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Avocado Toast Bread Recipe #1:
STUPID EASY BAGELS/BREAD

INGREDIENTS 

4 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, colby jack, parm etc… mix and match)
4 large eggs
2.5 cups almond flour (I tend to go a bit more on the AF.  We love THIS)
1 tbsp baking powder (We use THIS)
OR 1/2 TBS of Baking Soda for a super fluff!
Seasonings to your liking (Garlic, salt, Bagel Seasoning)

DIRECTIONS 

Preheat oven to 400
Spray bagel tins with cooking spray (We use this coconut oil spray)
*You can mold the dough into circles if you don’t have a tin
Mix all dry ingredients first THEN add eggs!
Flatten mixture evenly into tins (I use a sandwich bag to keep my hands clean)
Bake for 10 minutes if you want then slightly underdone to pop int he toaster
Bake for 12ish minutes for a more crisp texture
Store in air tight container for up to a week in the fridge!

Avocado Toast Bread Recipe #2:
CREAM CHEESE FLATBREAD

INGREDIENTS

-1 block softened cream cheese
-5 eggs
-3/4 cup ALMOND FLOUR
–OR 3 TBSP Coconut Flour
-1tsp baking powder
-Dash of salt

This ELECTRIC GRIDDLE is amazing for all of your pancake and flatbread needs!! The unit can be detached from heat control and placed in dishwasher! WIN WIN!

OR pour this batter into a DASH MINI WAFFLE IRON and experience the fluffiest, moist, delicious “keto bun” you’ve ever tried… Plus the waffle iron can be used for a PIFFLE!  
In our humble opinion, this is the far superior way to make the cream cheese recipe!

DIRECTIONS

-Blend everything in BLENDER or food processor till smooth.
-LET SIT 5-10min. So important!
-Heat skillet to med/med high and use ghee or coconut oil per batch
-Allow bubbles to form and flip once golden!
-Let flatbread cakes cool in fridge for 30-60min before building sandwich
-Slather mayonnaise, butter or any spread of choice on flatbread
-Layer cheese, lunchmeat and more cheese and INHALE!

BONUS RECIPE:
Avocado Toast on a PIFFLE

You will need a waffle iron for this one… and if you don’t yet have one in your keto kitchen, you will surely be glad you did!  We love THIS BRAND because it has removable plates.
Trust me, it makes clean up SO MUCH EASIER!

INGREDIENTS & DIRECTIONS:

1 cup cheese, 1 egg, 1/2 cup almond flour

Plug in and turn on waffle iron
Mix together ingredients in small bowl and set aside
Spray waffle iron with coconut oil or avocado oil
Place batter in waffle iron and close lid
Cook till crispy, remove and add toppings!

This recipe base can truly be made into any crispy concoction your heart desires!  The pizza version is so close to a traditional deep dish pizza and has that CRUNCH you have been missing!

I hope that you give ALL of these amazing bread recipes a try and comment below with your FAVORITE!!!  Remember that eating Keto or Low Carb can and should be simple, satisfying and sustainable! 

Cheers & Ketones,

Rachael Dee

 

Keto Cream Cheese Flatbread Sandwich

Keto Cream Cheese Flatbread Sandwich

by | Jun 25, 2019 | Ketogenic

This amazingly simple keto cream cheese flatbread sandwich has been a family favorite for years now! If you haven’t yet tried this, you’re in for a real treat! 

Whats FUN is that this is a savory version of my CREAM CHEESE PANCAKES and one of the recipes that I used ALL. OF. THE. TIME. when I first started eating Keto 3 years ago!

You can really have some creative liberty with the seasonings you use since the base is so rich and yummy!  I love to use the BAGEL SEASONING that you can get everywhere now (Trader Joes is my all time fave of course) or spice it up with some Italian seasoning, garlic, onions… YOU NAME IT! 

You can also cook this batter in the DASH MINI WAFFLE IRON (if you don’t have one yet, this is one of my Keto Kitchen MUST HAVES and so tiny and adorable!) The texture will be thicker and different than a traditional flatbread BUT really good!  

What I looooooove about these as “pancake shaped” or a flatbread look is how moist they are. I don’t know if you ever smoothed bread when you were younger but it made it into this moist texture and I loooooooved it growing up LOL 

Play around with what consistency you enjoy best. This can be 100% flour free or you can add or decrease the flour amounts as you want. Almond flour is my favorite to bake with but if you need coconut flour, try 2-3 TBSP in the mix. The texture WILL be flat but I promise you it is SO GOOD!  If its a bit too eggy for you, you can decrease by 1 egg AND add a bit more almond flour!

Do you have a favorite sandwich meat and cheese combo!? Comment below so I constant trying them ALL!!!

*Disclaimer: When you shop through any links shared on this post, Amazon gives me a small commission at no extra cost to you! This allows me to do what I love while supporting my family one amazing recipe and cup of coffee at a time! Thank you always for your love and continued support!

INGREDIENTS

-1 block softened cream cheese
-5 eggs
-3/4 cup ALMOND FLOUR
-OR 3 TBSP Coconut Flour
-1tsp baking powder
-Dash of salt

This ELECTRIC GRIDDLE is amazing for all of your pancake and flatbread needs!! The unit can be detached from heat control and placed in dishwasher! WIN WIN!

 

DIRECTIONS

-Blend everything in BLENDER or food processor till smooth.
-LET SIT 5-10min. So important!
-Heat skillet to med/med high and use ghee or coconut oil per batch
-Allow bubbles to form and flip once golden!
-Let flatbread cakes cool in fridge for 30-60min before building sandwich
-Slather mayonnaise, butter or any spread of choice on flatbread
-Layer cheese, lunchmeat and more cheese and INHALE!

These are SO perfect for summer lunches, trips, beach days and anywhere you need a good fat packed protein lunch on the go!  We have taken these hiking and they are SO good and satisfying. Perfect for lunches at home too 😉

I don’t currently have macros calculated- but if you want to do the math, they are VERY low per flatbread (Roughly under 1 depending on how large a cake you make)! Plus you can decrease almond flour to lower carbs or omit completely. (More of a crepe like texture when flour is omitted)

Can’t wait to hear your favorite flatbread combo so make sure to share the love below!

Cheers & Ketones,

 Rachael Dee

 

Low Carb Blueberry Cream Cheese Pancakes

Low Carb Blueberry Cream Cheese Pancakes

by | Jun 24, 2019 | Ketogenic

Low Carb BLUEBERRY Cream Cheese Pancakes y’all.

If you are missing some yum pancakes on a Saturday or Sunday morning then these FOR SURE will not disappoint! Plus we are on a HUGE blueberry kick right now and these turned out so so so yummy!!!

Plus they are OH SO stupid easy! Imagine the simplicity or my STUPID EASY BAGELS or BREAD ROUNDS and instead of using shredded cheese, we are using cream cheese!

But in my opinion, the best part is that you DO NOT have to melt anything! That for me is the most frustrating part of some KETO recipes! Don’t get me wrong, the texture is GREAT but just too much work for me lol

OK. Back to the yummy blueberry cream cheese pancakes!

I know there are some INCREDIBLE recipes out there, this is just my accidental twist on some of them I have seen over the years. And yall. This is a DECADENT!
Plus it is NOAH approved. Only the highest seal of deliciousness and amazing flavor 😉

 

*Disclaimer: When you shop through any links shared on this post, I am given a small commission at no extra cost to you! This allows me to do what I love while supporting my family one amazing recipe and cup of coffee at a time! Thank you always for your love and continued support!

Rachael Dee

INGREDIENTS:
*This is a DOUBLE BATCH recipe. You can EASILY cut this in half 🙂
2 blocks soft cream cheese
10 eggs
1.5 cups ALMOND FLOUR
1/2 cup SWERVE (or low carb sweetener of choice)
1/4-1/3 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (or drop 2-4 berries per cake)
1tsp baking powder
Dash of salt

This ELECTRIC GRIDDLE is amazing for all of your pancake and breakfast needs!! The unit can be detached from heat control and placed in dishwasher! WIN WIN!
Or make these into mini “eggo” sized waffles with the DASH MINI WAFFLE IRON. 

DIRECTIONS:
-Blend everything in a BLENDER or food processor till smooth.
-LET SIT 5-10min. So important!
-Heat skillet to med/med high and use ghee or coconut oil per batch
-Fold in blueberries to batter OR when you pour batter onto pan, drop 2-4 berries per cake. If you premix, you will get the flavor of the berries mixed in much better!
-Use 1/4 measuring cup for each pancake and drop onto skillet.
-Allow bubbles to form and flip once golden! (2-3min per side)
-Slather with butter and ChocZero Maple Syrup and ENJOY!
(OH and save 10% at ChocZero.com checkout with code RACHAELDEE)

I don’t currently have macros calculated- but if you want to do the math, they are VERY low per cake (Roughly under 1 depending on how large a cake you make)! Plus you can decrease almond flour, sub coconut flour (4 tbsp per 1 cup almond flour) to lower carbs or omit flours completely. More of a crepe like texture when flour is omitted)

 As always, Keto/LCHF and and should be simple, satisfying and sustainable! 
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Cheers & Ketones, 

Rachael Dee