Cangrejo al Ajillo
Garlic Crab
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Cuban dishes.
What it is
Fresh crab pieces or claws sautéed in a fragrant sauce of olive oil, generous amounts of fresh garlic, a hint of white wine, and fresh herbs. This preparation highlights the natural sweetness of the crab.
Key ingredients
Crab (claws or body pieces), olive oil, fresh garlic, dry white wine (optional), lime juice, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Verify no added sugar in the sauce and that no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener. Request no high-carb accompaniments.
Watch out for
Sugary sauces, starchy thickeners in the sauce, contamination from high-carb ingredients if cooked on shared surfaces.
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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