盐焗虾
Salt-Baked Prawns
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Whole prawns baked or pan-fried in coarse salt, often with ginger and green onions, focusing on the natural, savory taste of the prawns with a crispy texture.
Key ingredients
Whole prawns, coarse salt, ginger, green onions, cooking oil (for pan-frying variant), optional cooking wine.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar or flour/starch coating is used. This dish is usually naturally very simple and keto-friendly.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
盐焗虾请确认没有加糖，也没有用面粉或淀粉裹。
For the 盐焗虾, please confirm no sugar or flour/starch coating is used.
Watch out for
Very low risk; potential minimal cooking wine. Unlikely to have hidden sugar or starch.
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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