Robalo Grelhado com Molho de Limão e Aspargos (Keto)
Grilled Sea Bass with Lemon Butter Sauce and Asparagus
Yes, with a tweak: verify the lemon sauce is purely butter/lemon, no flour thickeners or added sugar. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A delicate sea bass fillet, grilled until flaky and served with a rich lemon butter sauce and tender grilled asparagus. The traditional rice or purée side is excluded to maintain keto compatibility.
Key ingredients
Sea bass fillet, olive oil, lemon juice, butter, garlic, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, asparagus.
How to make it keto
Verify the lemon sauce is purely butter/lemon, no flour thickeners or added sugar. Request only asparagus or other low-carb vegetables, no rice or potato.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Confirme que o molho de limão é só manteiga/limão, sem farinha ou açúcar. Apenas aspargos ou legumes low-carb, sem arroz/batata.
Confirm the lemon sauce is butter/lemon only, no flour or sugar. Only asparagus or low-carb veggies, no rice/potato.
Watch out for
Sauces can sometimes be thickened with flour or cornstarch, or contain hidden sugars. Be sure no sugary glazes are used on the fish. Watch for breading if pan-fried instead of grilled.
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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