Bahamian Grilled Fish Cakes (Unbreaded, Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: no breadcrumbs, flour, or starchy fillers in the fish cakes. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Bahamian dishes.
What it is
Flaky, seasoned minced local white fish (e.g., snapper, grouper) mixed with finely diced onion, bell pepper, and herbs, formed into cakes, and grilled to perfection (rather than fried in breading), served with a zesty, keto-friendly tartar sauce.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets (minced), egg, onion (diced), bell pepper (diced), fresh parsley, fresh thyme, scotch bonnet (minced), olive oil, salt, black pepper. Tartar sauce: Mayonnaise (sugar-free), dill relish, lemon juice, capers, fresh dill.
How to make it keto
Crucially, no breadcrumbs, flour, or starchy fillers in the fish cakes. Ensure tartar sauce is made with sugar-free mayonnaise and no added sugar.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs/fillers in fish cakes, sugar in tartar sauce, carby side dishes.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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