Tucunaré na Brasa
Grilled Peacock Bass
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A whole Peacock Bass, a prized Amazonian freshwater fish, grilled over charcoal or open flame, seasoned simply with salt and served with lemon slices. Naturally low-carb.
Key ingredients
Whole tucunaré fish, olive oil, salt, black pepper, lemon.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no carb-heavy marinades are used. Request plain grilled with olive oil.
Watch out for
Cross-contamination with sugary marinades if not specified. Restaurant may add vegetable oil blends that are not preferred keto fats.
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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