Filé de Tilápia com Molho de Manteiga e Alcaparras
Tilapia Fillet with Butter and Caper Sauce
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A delicate and flaky tilapia fillet, pan-seared or grilled to perfection, served with a rich, tangy sauce made from generous amounts of melted butter, briny capers, and a hint of fresh lemon juice. A naturally low-carb and flavorful fish dish.
Key ingredients
Tilapia fillet, butter, capers, lemon juice, olive oil (for searing), salt, pepper, fresh parsley.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the butter sauce, and no sugary additions are present. Request extra butter and ensure no starchy sides like rice or potatoes are served.
Watch out for
Flour-thickened sauce, hidden sugar in the sauce, served with high-carb sides by default (e.g., rice, mashed potatoes).
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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