Pescado en Salsa de Mantequilla y Limón con Alcaparras (Estilo Keto)
Fish Fillet in Butter, Lemon & Caper Sauce (Keto Style)
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Costa Rican dishes.
What it is
A flaky fish fillet (such as tilapia or mahi-mahi) pan-seared and served with a vibrant, tangy sauce made from melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and savory capers. A light yet rich keto main course.
Key ingredients
Fish fillet, butter, lemon juice, capers, garlic, olive oil, parsley, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour is used to thicken the sauce. Confirm it's served without starchy sides (e.g., rice, potatoes, patacones). Request extra butter to enhance fat content.
Watch out for
Flour used as a thickener in the sauce. Hidden sugar in some commercial caper brines (though rare). Automatic serving with traditional high-carb sides if not specified.
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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