Guisado de Frutos do Mar com Leite de Coco e Legumes Verdes
Brazilian Seafood Stew with Coconut Milk and Green Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potato, cassava, or corn. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful and aromatic stew featuring a fresh medley of seafood such as shrimp, white fish, and mussels, cooked in a rich and creamy coconut milk broth with fresh green vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and green beans.
Key ingredients
Mixed seafood (shrimp, white fish fillets, mussels), coconut milk, dendê oil (optional), olive oil, onions, garlic, bell peppers, zucchini, green beans, diced tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potato, cassava, or corn. Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the stew. Request dendê oil for authentic flavor if available, as it adds healthy fats.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Guisado, por favor, sem batata, mandioca ou milho. É engrossado sem farinha ou amido? Se tiver, poderia vir com azeite de dendê?
Guisado: no potato, cassava, or corn. Is it thickened without flour or starch? If available, could I have dendê oil?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato products or certain brands of coconut milk. Flour or starch thickeners in the sauce. Inclusion of non-keto vegetables if not specified.
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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