Posta de Pescado Frita con Ensalada Verde (Estilo Keto)
Fried Fish Fillet with Green Salad (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: request no breading, flour, or cornstarch on the fish. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Costa Rican dishes.
What it is
A tender fillet (posta) of white fish, lightly seasoned and pan-fried to a golden crisp, served alongside a fresh, simple green salad with a keto-friendly dressing.
Key ingredients
White fish fillet (e.g., dorado, tilapia), olive oil for frying, salt, black pepper. (Served with: mixed greens, cucumber, minimal tomato, avocado, bell pepper, olive oil, vinegar/lime dressing).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no breading, flour, or cornstarch on the fish. Ensure a keto-friendly oil (like olive oil, avocado oil, or lard) is used for frying. Confirm the green salad dressing is oil-and-vinegar/lime-based with no added sugar. Request no starchy sides.
Watch out for
Breading or flour coating on the fish, use of high-carb frying oils (e.g., some vegetable oils), sugar in salad dressing, traditional high-carb side dishes (rice, beans, patacones).
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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