Creme de Camarão (Keto)
Brazilian Creamy Shrimp Stew (Pumpkin-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no pumpkin. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A luxurious and flavorful creamy shrimp stew, traditionally served inside a roasted pumpkin, but here prepared without the high-carb pumpkin. Made with succulent shrimp, cream cheese or heavy cream, catupiry (Brazilian cream cheese), and aromatic seasonings.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, heavy cream, catupiry (or cream cheese), onions, garlic, bell peppers, olive oil, cilantro, small amount of tomato for flavor, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no pumpkin. Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener for the cream sauce, and no added sugar. Request no rice or other starchy accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Creme de Camarão, por favor, sem abóbora. Confirme que o molho não leva farinha, amido nem açúcar. E sem arroz ou acompanhamentos com amido.
For the Creme de Camarão, please omit pumpkin. Confirm no flour, cornstarch, or added sugar in the sauce. No rice or starchy sides, please.
Watch out for
The pumpkin itself (if not omitted), hidden flour/starch thickeners in the cream sauce, small amounts of naturally occurring carbs from vegetables, and potential for sugary additions.
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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