Badejo Assado com Manteiga e Ervas
Baked Snook with Butter and Herbs (served with Keto Sides)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A whole or filleted snook (badejo), known for its delicate flavor, baked to perfection with generous amounts of butter, fresh herbs (such as parsley, cilantro, dill), lemon, and garlic. Served with steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Snook (badejo) fillet, butter, olive oil, lemon, garlic, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, dill, salt, pepper, broccoli, green beans.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no breading or flour. Ensure cooking with butter or olive oil. Served with non-starchy vegetables only.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem empanado ou farinha. Cozinhe apenas com manteiga ou azeite. Sirva só com legumes sem amido.
No breading or flour, please. Cook only with butter or olive oil. Serve with non-starchy vegetables.
Watch out for
Rarely, some chefs might add a touch of sugar to lemon-butter sauces. Ensure no flour in sauce or on fish.
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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