Peixe Grelhado
Grilled Fish Fillet (Keto Plate)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for plain grilled fish, without any sauces or glazes. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A fresh fillet of fish (e.g., tilápia, salmão, badejo) simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and lime, then grilled.
Key ingredients
Fish fillet, lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ask for plain grilled fish, without any sauces or glazes. Request steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables (like collard greens or broccoli) instead of rice, potatoes, or pirão.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Peixe Grelhado, por favor, peixe grelhado simples, sem molhos ou coberturas. Pode ser legumes de baixo carboidrato cozidos ou salteados em vez de arroz, batatas ou pirão?
For the Peixe Grelhado, please plain grilled fish, no sauces or glazes. Can I have steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables instead of rice, potatoes, or pirão?
Watch out for
Sugary sauces, breading, or high-carb sides.
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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