Almejas al Ajillo
Clams in Garlic Sauce
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Costa Rican dishes.
What it is
Fresh clams cooked in a succulent sauce made with abundant garlic, olive oil, white wine (or broth), and fresh parsley. A simple yet intensely flavorful seafood dish, perfect for a keto diet when served without bread.
Key ingredients
Fresh clams, olive oil, minced garlic, white wine (or chicken/fish broth), fresh parsley, butter, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or starchy thickeners are used in the sauce. Request no bread for dipping. Confirm white wine is dry and used in moderation or mostly evaporated.
Watch out for
Flour/starch as a thickener, sugar in seasoning, significant unevaporated wine content.
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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