Pescado Relleno Keto (con Relleno de Camarones y Vegetales)
Keto Stuffed Fish (with Shrimp and Vegetable Filling)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm stuffing is entirely keto (no rice, bread crumbs, potato, plantain, or other starchy vegetables). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Colombian dishes.
What it is
A whole fish (e.g., mojarra, pargo, or mero) generously stuffed with a savory, low-carb filling of seasoned shrimp, finely diced bell peppers, onions, and fresh herbs. The fish is then baked or grilled to perfection, omitting traditional high-carb stuffings.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (mojarra/pargo/mero), shrimp, bell peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm stuffing is entirely keto (no rice, bread crumbs, potato, plantain, or other starchy vegetables). Ensure no breading if the fish is fried. Request baked or grilled.
Watch out for
Onions, bell peppers in the stuffing. Small amounts of tomato if used in a light sofrito for the filling.
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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