Filé de Peixe Branco Grelhado com Aspargos
Grilled White Fish Fillet with Asparagus
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the fish is grilled or pan-fried with olive oil or butter, not breaded or deep-fried. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A common restaurant offering, a simple grilled fillet of white fish (like tilapia, snapper, or cod) seasoned and cooked with olive oil. Accompanied by fresh asparagus, making it a light and keto-friendly meal.
Key ingredients
White fish fillet, olive oil, lemon, salt, black pepper, fresh asparagus, butter.
How to make it keto
Ensure the fish is grilled or pan-fried with olive oil or butter, not breaded or deep-fried. Request no sauces with added sugar or starch. Ask for steamed or grilled asparagus, plain, with butter or olive oil. Decline any rice, 'pirão' (fish porridge), or other carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, grelhe o peixe com azeite ou manteiga, sem panar. Sem molhos com açúcar ou amido. Aspargos cozidos no vapor ou grelhados, simples, com manteiga ou azeite. Sem arroz ou pirão.
Please grill the fish with olive oil or butter, no breading. No sugary or starchy sauces. Steamed or grilled asparagus, plain, with butter or olive oil. No rice or pirão.
Watch out for
Breading on fish, sugary marinades or sauces, high-carb vegetables if not specified (e.g., potatoes, carrots), served with rice or pirão.
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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