Pirarucu na Manteiga com Castanhas do Pará e Brócolis
Pirarucu in Butter with Brazil Nuts and Broccoli
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A succulent fillet of Pirarucu, one of the largest freshwater fish from the Amazon, pan-fried or baked until flaky. It's prepared simply in butter, topped with crunchy toasted Brazil nuts, and served alongside steamed or lightly sautéed broccoli florets.
Key ingredients
Pirarucu fillet, unsalted butter, Brazil nuts (castanha-do-pará), garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, broccoli florets, olive oil.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no breading or flour is used on the fish. Request broccoli to be steamed or sautéed with olive oil/butter, without any added sugar or high-carb seasonings.
Watch out for
Overuse of high-carb sauces or garnishes not specified; possibility of vegetables being prepared with sugar.
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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