Almejas al Ajillo
Clams in Garlic Sauce
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh clams sautéed in a rich sauce of garlic, olive oil, butter, a hint of dry white wine, and fresh parsley. A naturally low-carb and flavorful seafood dish, perfect as an appetizer or light main course.
Key ingredients
Fresh clams, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, butter, dry white wine, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce. Confirm no bread is served for dipping.
Watch out for
Bread served on the side for dipping, flour/cornstarch as thickener in sauce, excessive white wine (though typically cooks off).
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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