Pandestegte Torskekæber med Smørsauce og Dild
Pan-fried Cod Cheeks with Butter Sauce and Dill, served with Keto Vegetables
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Danish dishes.
What it is
A Danish delicacy, tender cod cheeks pan-fried in generous amounts of butter until golden brown, seasoned with salt and pepper. Served with a rich butter sauce and fresh dill, alongside steamed green asparagus or broccoli.
Key ingredients
Cod cheeks, butter, salt, pepper, fresh dill, lemon, green asparagus or broccoli.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour is used for dredging the cod cheeks. Request keto-friendly vegetables like asparagus or broccoli instead of potatoes or traditional root vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Danish)
Kan I sikre, at torskekæberne ikke vendes i mel? Og kan jeg få asparges eller broccoli i stedet for kartofler?
Please ensure the cod cheeks are not dredged in flour. Can I have asparagus or broccoli instead of potatoes?
Watch out for
Flour used in dredging (ask for no dredging), high-carb traditional side dishes.
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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