Pescado en Salsa de Coco Caribeña (Estilo Keto)
Caribbean Fish in Coconut Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, plantains, or root vegetables. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh white fish fillets (such as mahi-mahi or snapper) gently simmered in a rich, creamy, and aromatic unsweetened coconut milk sauce, infused with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and Caribbean spices. Served as a main course without starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets, full-fat unsweetened coconut milk, sweet peppers (red, yellow, green), onions, garlic, cilantro, ginger, olive oil or coconut oil, lime juice, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, plantains, or root vegetables. Ask for a side of steamed green vegetables or a simple green salad. Confirm coconut milk is unsweetened and no sugar is added to the sauce.
Watch out for
Some brands of coconut milk might contain thickeners or minimal sugars. Restaurants may use pre-made sauce bases with added sugars or starchy thickeners.
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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