Picorocos Salteados a la Mantequilla con Perejil
Sautéed Barnacles with Butter and Parsley (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Chilean dishes.
What it is
A delicacy of the Chilean coast, fresh giant barnacles (picorocos) are gently sautéed in abundant butter with minced garlic and fragrant fresh parsley. A simple yet intensely flavorful dish, often served with a lemon wedge.
Key ingredients
Picorocos (barnacles), butter, garlic, fresh parsley, lemon wedge, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
None typically needed as this dish is inherently low-carb and naturally prepared without starches or sugars.
Watch out for
Minimal, mostly from garlic. Ensure no sauces with hidden sugars are added.
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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