Fricassê de Camarão com Palmito e Creme de Leite (Keto)
Keto Shrimp Fricassée with Hearts of Palm and Cream
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or cornstarch is used for thickening. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A creamy and rich fricassée made with succulent shrimp and tender hearts of palm, cooked in a luscious sauce of heavy cream, cheese, and seasonings. Modified to be low-carb by omitting traditional high-carb thickeners and sides.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, hearts of palm, heavy cream, cream cheese or Catupiry (keto-friendly version), Parmesan cheese, onions, garlic, butter, olive oil, white wine (optional, cooked off), salt, black pepper, parsley.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used for thickening. Request no rice or potato sticks (batata palha) as accompaniment. Confirm Catupiry used is low-carb if applicable, or substitute with cream cheese.
Watch out for
Onions, garlic, hearts of palm (some carbs). Potential for flour/starch as thickeners in restaurant versions. Ensure no high-carb additions like corn.
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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