Calamares Fritos (Sin Rebozado)
Fried Calamari (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no breading (sin rebozado). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Costa Rican dishes.
What it is
Fresh calamari rings and tentacles, seasoned simply and deep-fried to a golden crisp without any flour or breading. This preparation highlights the natural texture and flavor of the seafood, served typically with lime wedges or a keto garlic aioli.
Key ingredients
Calamari, high-fat frying oil (e.g., vegetable oil, olive oil), salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, lime wedges.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no breading (sin rebozado). Confirm they use a high-fat oil for frying. Ask for a simple lime juice or a keto-friendly mayo/aioli as a dip, avoiding sugary sauces.
Watch out for
Standard breading/flour coating, sugary dipping sauces (e.g., ketchup, sweet chili), cross-contamination with breaded items if fried in the same oil.
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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