黑椒虾
Stir-fried Shrimp with Black Pepper (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no sugar' and 'no cornstarch/thickener' for the black pepper sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent shrimp stir-fried with a robust black pepper sauce, often accompanied by bell peppers and onions. This dish is modified to eliminate sugar and starch from the sauce to ensure it is keto-compatible.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, black pepper sauce (soy sauce, generous black pepper, garlic, butter/oil), cooking oil, bell peppers, onions.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request 'no sugar' and 'no cornstarch/thickener' for the black pepper sauce. Ask to omit or minimize high-carb vegetables like onions/bell peppers. Ensure shrimp is not breaded or pre-marinated with sugar/starch.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
黑椒虾的酱汁不要放糖，不要勾芡。洋葱和灯笼椒请不要放或少放。虾不要裹粉，腌制时也不要放糖或生粉。
For the 黑椒虾, no sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. Please omit onions/bell peppers. Confirm shrimp is not breaded or pre-marinated with sugar/starch.
Watch out for
HIGH RISK from traditional black pepper sauce which often contains sugar and cornstarch. Ensure these are explicitly omitted. Some carbs from bell peppers and onions.
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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