Keto Grilled Lettuce with Anchovy Butter

#1 Low Carb & Keto Diet App Since 2010

Track macros, calories, and access top Keto recipes.

Download on the App Store
Get in on Google Play
  • prep time

    prep time

    6 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    11 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    17 min

Keto Grilled Lettuce with Anchovy Butter

This tender grilled lettuce is cooked until golden and lightly charred, then topped with a zesty anchovy and caper butter sauce.

This makes a great side to white fish, chicken or pork or could even be served as a lunch option on its own.

  • Net Carbs

    1.5 g

  • Fiber

    0.6 g

  • Total Carbs

    2.1 g

  • Protein

    8.8 g

  • Fats

    15.5 g

182 cals

Keto Grilled Lettuce with Anchovy Butter

#1 Low Carb & Keto Diet App Since 2010

Track macros, calories, and access top Keto recipes.

Download on the App Store
Get in on Google Play

Ingredients

  • Anchovy Canned

    Anchovy Canned

    2 anchovies

  • Little Gem Lettuce

    Little Gem Lettuce

    1 x 1

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Unsalted Butter

    Unsalted Butter

    1 tablespoon

  • Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw

    Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw

    1 tsp

  • Capers

    Capers

    1 teaspoon

  • Lemon Juice

    Lemon Juice

    1 teaspoon

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    1 tablespoon

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 5

17 min

  • Step 1

    Wash the lettuce and slice in half lengthwise. Slice a thin layer from the tough base of the lettuce, ensuring all the leaves still remain intact.
  • Step 2

    Heat a griddle pan over a high heat. Brush the lettuce all over with the olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Griddle for 2-3 minutes on both sides or until tender and slightly charred.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Whilst the lettuce is cooking, melt the butter in a skillet over a medium heat. Roughly chop the garlic and add to the butter along with the capers and lemon zest. Tear in the anchovies and stir to combine, cooking for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and the anchovies have melted.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Spoon the anchovy butter over the charred lettuce to serve.
    Step 5