Ceviche de Pescado / Camarones
Fish / Shrimp Ceviche
Yes, with a tweak: request no crackers, chips, or yuca on the side. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh raw fish or shrimp 'cooked' in citrus juices (typically lime), mixed with finely diced red onion, cilantro, and bell pepper. Served chilled.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., mahi-mahi) or shrimp, lime juice, red onion, cilantro, red bell pepper, salt, pepper. Sometimes a tiny bit of hot sauce.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no crackers, chips, or yuca on the side. Ask to confirm no sugar added to the marinade.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Ceviche, por favor, sin galletas, chips ni yuca. ¿Me confirma que la marinada no lleva azúcar?
For the Ceviche, no crackers, chips, or yuca on the side. Please confirm no sugar added to the marinade.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the marinade (rare for traditional but possible), almost always served with crackers, chips, or fried plantains (major carb risk).
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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