Pargo Rojo Entero Frito
Whole Fried Red Snapper with Keto Green Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, beans, or plantains. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole red snapper, expertly seasoned and deep-fried until its skin is golden and crispy, and the flesh is tender. While traditionally served with rice, beans, and plantains, for a keto diet, it is accompanied by a large, fresh green salad.
Key ingredients
Whole red snapper, salt, pepper, garlic powder, frying oil (typically vegetable or canola oil), mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, beans, or plantains. Ask for a large green salad with a simple oil and vinegar dressing or just lime and salt. Confirm the fish is fried in a neutral oil and not breaded.
Watch out for
Frying oil quality, cross-contamination if fried in a shared fryer with breaded items, high-carb side dishes, sugary salad dressings.
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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