Calamares a la Plancha o Fritos (sin empanizar)
Grilled or Pan-Fried Squid (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: request no breading or flour (sin empanizar). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender squid rings and tentacles, either quickly grilled (a la plancha) or pan-fried with olive oil, garlic, and fresh lemon juice, ensuring no flour-based breading is used.
Key ingredients
Squid, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no breading or flour (sin empanizar). Ask for it grilled or pan-fried. Ensure no starchy side dishes are served.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Los Calamares, por favor, sin empanizar ni harina, a la plancha o fritos. Y sin acompañamientos con almidón.
Calamares, I need them without breading or flour, grilled or pan-fried. And no starchy side dishes, please.
Watch out for
Standard preparation usually involves a flour breading. Cross-contamination in the fryer if not dedicated. Hidden sugars in potential sauces or marinades. Starchy side dishes are common.
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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