Posta de Pescado en Salsa Roja
Fish Fillet in Red Sauce (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugar is added to the red sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A tender fish fillet (e.g., corvina or snapper) simmered in a rich, savory red tomato-based sauce, typically prepared with bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Modified to be served without traditional high-carb sides like rice or plantains.
Key ingredients
Fish fillet, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, optional white wine, herbs, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugar is added to the red sauce. Request no rice, no plantains, no yuca. Ask for a side of simple steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables instead.
Watch out for
Tomato sauce can have hidden sugars; significant carbs from large portions of onions and bell peppers in the sauce. Traditional high-carb sides are always a risk.
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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