Scampi Diabolique (Keto-Vriendelijke Saus)
Shrimp Diabolique with Keto-Friendly Spicy Tomato Sauce (no bread)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in the tomato sauce. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Belgian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A popular dish featuring shrimp (scampi) sautéed in a spicy, rich tomato-based sauce, often with garlic and chili. The sauce needs to be checked for hidden sugars, and bread must be omitted.
Key ingredients
Large shrimp (scampi), olive oil, garlic, red chili pepper, tomato puree/passata, fish or vegetable broth, splash of white wine (minimal), brandy (optional), parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar in the tomato sauce. Explicitly omit any accompanying bread or rice. Ask for extra butter or olive oil for richness if desired.
Say this to the waiter (Dutch)
Graag geen suiker in de tomatensaus. En geen brood of rijst, alstublieft. Mag ik er extra boter of olijfolie bij?
No sugar in the tomato sauce, please. And no bread or rice. Could I have extra butter or olive oil instead?
Watch out for
Tomato sauces often contain added sugar. Almost always served with bread for dipping or with rice.
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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