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Steamed Clams (No Bread, Garlic Butter Sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread or any starchy accompaniments. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Canadian dishes.
What it is
Fresh, succulent clams steamed in a flavorful broth of garlic, dry white wine, and ample butter, served simply for a naturally low-carb and high-fat seafood meal, perfect without bread.
Key ingredients
Fresh clams, dry white wine, fresh garlic, butter, fresh parsley, lemon wedges, chicken or vegetable broth (optional), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread or any starchy accompaniments. Ensure the white wine used is dry. Ask for extra garlic butter on the side.
Watch out for
Steamed clams are almost always served with bread for dipping in the flavorful broth, which is a significant carb risk. Some white wines can contain residual 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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