Tambaqui Assado com Legumes Verdes
Roasted Tambaqui with Green Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no high-carb stuffings in the fish, no sugary marinades, no non-keto sauces, and no starchy sides (rice, potatoes, farofa). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A substantial cut of Tambaqui, a prized fatty freshwater fish from the Amazon, slow-roasted until its rich flesh is tender and juicy. Seasoned simply with olive oil, garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs, served with a side of steamed or sautéed green vegetables.
Key ingredients
Tambaqui (cut or whole), olive oil, lemon, garlic, herbs (e.g., cilantro, parsley), salt, pepper, mixed green vegetables (e.g., broccoli, asparagus, green beans).
How to make it keto
Request no high-carb stuffings in the fish, no sugary marinades, no non-keto sauces, and no starchy sides (rice, potatoes, farofa). Specify green vegetables cooked in olive oil or butter.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Tambaqui Assado, por favor, sem recheios ricos em carboidratos, marinados doces, molhos não-keto, ou acompanhamentos com amido (arroz, batata, farofa). Só legumes verdes feitos com azeite ou manteiga.
For the Tambaqui Assado, no high-carb stuffings, sugary marinades, non-keto sauces, or starchy sides (rice, potatoes, farofa). Please serve with green vegetables cooked in olive oil or butter.
Watch out for
Starchy stuffing, sugary marinades, non-keto sauces, starchy sides (rice, potatoes, farofa), or inflammatory vegetable oils.
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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