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Pan-Fried Whole Red Snapper (No Flour, Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour or breading on the fish. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole red snapper, seasoned and pan-fried until crispy, traditionally served with a very light flour dusting. For keto, it must be prepared without any flour coating. Served with a side of simple green salad or steamed vegetables instead of patacones, rice, or yuca.
Key ingredients
Whole red snapper, salt, pepper, garlic, lime juice, olive oil or vegetable oil for frying, green salad (lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request no flour or breading on the fish. Ask for a side of green salad with oil and vinegar, or steamed low-carb vegetables instead of patacones, rice, or yuca. Confirm no sugar is added to seasoning.
Watch out for
Flour breading, sugary seasoning rubs, high-carb sides, salad dressing with 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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