Stewed Fish Head (Keto Modified)
Bahamian Stewed Fish Head with Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful and rich Bahamian stew made with large fish heads (e.g., snapper, grouper) slowly simmered with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and traditional herbs in a savory, slightly thickened broth. Modified to omit starchy vegetables and thickeners.
Key ingredients
Large fish heads (snapper, grouper), onions, green bell peppers, diced tomatoes (canned, check sugar), garlic, thyme, bay leaf, fish stock, olive oil, salt, black pepper, Scotch bonnet pepper (optional).
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the stew. Confirm diced tomatoes are sugar-free.
Watch out for
Hidden starch as thickener, sugar in canned tomatoes, portion size of tomatoes.
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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