Calamares Salteados al Ajillo o a la Plancha (sin Apandado)
Sautéed Garlic Calamari or Grilled Calamari (without Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'sin apanado' (without breading/flour) and 'salteado al ajillo' (sautéed with garlic) or 'a la plancha' (grilled). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Chilean dishes.
What it is
Tender calamari rings and tentacles quickly cooked, either by sautéing with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes, or simply grilled. Prepared without any flour or breading to keep it keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Calamari (rings and tentacles), extra virgin olive oil, garlic, red chili flakes (optional), white wine (optional), fresh parsley, lemon wedges, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'sin apanado' (without breading/flour) and 'salteado al ajillo' (sautéed with garlic) or 'a la plancha' (grilled).
Watch out for
Traditional preparations often include breading. Confirm no sugary marinades or sauces. White wine used in cooking will have minimal residual carbs.
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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