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Pan-fried Plaice with Lemon-Parsley Butter and Keto Greens
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the fish is not breaded or floured before frying. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Belgian dishes.
What it is
A popular North Sea flatfish, plaice is pan-fried to a delicate crisp and often served simply with lemon and parsley butter. While typically served with potatoes, this can be easily modified to a keto-friendly meal.
Key ingredients
Plaice fillet, butter, lemon, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, cooking oil. Served with a side of green vegetables.
How to make it keto
Ensure the fish is not breaded or floured before frying. Request no potatoes or other high-carb side dishes. Confirm the butter sauce is simple and free of thickeners or sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Dutch)
Graag de vis zonder paneer of bloem. Zonder aardappelen, alstublieft. Is de botersaus simpel, zonder bindmiddelen of suiker?
Please ensure the fish is not breaded or floured. No potatoes. Is the butter sauce simple, without thickeners or sugar?
Watch out for
Breading/flour on the fish, high-carb side dishes (potatoes, fries, bread), non-keto sauces with flour/sugar.
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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