Baked Crab (Keto Modified)
Bahamian Baked Crab (No Breadcrumbs)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no breadcrumbs, flour, or other starchy fillers in the crab mixture. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Bahamian dishes.
What it is
A rich and flavorful Bahamian specialty made from seasoned crab meat, often mixed with vegetables and baked back in the crab shell. Traditionally includes breadcrumbs as a filler, which is omitted for this keto version.
Key ingredients
Crab meat, bell peppers, onion, celery, garlic, scotch bonnet pepper (optional), lime juice, butter, mayonnaise, spices (thyme, parsley, paprika), egg (binder).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no breadcrumbs, flour, or other starchy fillers in the crab mixture. Confirm no hidden sugars in seasoning blends or mayonnaise.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs/flour fillers, hidden sugars in pre-made spice blends or mayonnaise.
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.