Pescado a la Plancha con Vegetales Salteados
Grilled Fish Fillet with Sautéed Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request the fish to be 'a la plancha' (grilled) without any breading, sugary marinades, or heavy sauces. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A succulent fillet of locally sourced fish (often Tilapia or Red Snapper), expertly grilled and lightly seasoned. Served with a generous portion of freshly sautéed low-carb vegetables instead of traditional carb-heavy sides.
Key ingredients
Fish fillet, cooking oil, salt, pepper, garlic, lime. Sautéed vegetables: broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, green beans, cabbage, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request the fish to be 'a la plancha' (grilled) without any breading, sugary marinades, or heavy sauces. Specify low-carb vegetables only (e.g., broccoli, zucchini, green beans, or a simple green salad). Omit rice, beans, plantains, or potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Pescado a la Plancha, por favor. Sin empanar, adobos dulces ni salsas pesadas. Con verduras bajas en carbohidratos como brócoli o calabacín, sin arroz, frijoles ni patatas.
Pescado a la Plancha, please. No breading, sugary marinades, or heavy sauces. Low-carb vegetables only. No rice, beans, or potatoes.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in marinades or sauces. Inclusion of high-carb vegetables like carrots, corn, or peas in mixed vegetable sides. Onions and bell peppers in large quantities.
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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