Encocado de Camarones (Estilo Caribeño Keto)
Caribbean-Style Shrimp in Coconut Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no added sugar in the coconut sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent shrimp bathed in a fragrant, rich coconut milk sauce infused with bell peppers, onions, and local Caribbean spices, without any added sugar.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, full-fat coconut milk, bell peppers (red, yellow, green), onion, garlic, cilantro, annatto (achiote) oil, lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no added sugar in the coconut sauce. Ensure no starchy vegetables like potatoes or plantains are included. Serve with no high-carb sides.
Watch out for
Added sugar in coconut sauce, high-carb side dishes, potential fillers in less authentic versions.
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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