Smørstegt Rødtunge med Smør og Citron, Serveret med Dampet Spidskål
Pan-fried Sole with Butter and Lemon, Served with Steamed Pointed Cabbage
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the fish is not dredged in flour before frying. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Danish dishes.
What it is
A delicate fillet of sole (rødtunge), lightly pan-fried in clarified butter until golden. Simply seasoned with lemon, salt, and pepper, and accompanied by tender steamed pointed cabbage.
Key ingredients
Sole fillet, butter (clarified), lemon, salt, pepper, pointed cabbage.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure the fish is not dredged in flour before frying. Request only steamed pointed cabbage, plain, without any added sugar, dressing, or high-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Danish)
Fisken må ikke være vendt i mel. Jeg ønsker dampet spidskål, helt plain, uden sukker, dressing eller kulhydratrige grøntsager.
Please ensure the fish is not dredged in flour. I'd like the steamed pointed cabbage plain, without sugar, dressing, or high-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Potential flour dredging on the fish if not explicitly requested otherwise. Some restaurants might add sugar or starchy vegetables to the side dish.
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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