Pescado a la Plancha con Mojo
Grilled Fish with Garlic-Lime Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breading or flour is used when cooking the fish. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
Fresh white fish fillet, grilled or pan-fried without breading, and topped with a vibrant 'mojo' sauce made from garlic, olive oil, and lime juice.
Key ingredients
White fish fillet (e.g., snapper, mahi-mahi), garlic, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no breading or flour is used when cooking the fish. Request it 'a la plancha' (grilled) or pan-fried with oil/butter only. Ensure no sugary marinades. Served without rice, tostones (fried plantains), or other starchy sides.
Watch out for
Traditional fried fish often comes with a flour-based breading. Ensure the fish is not breaded. Served with high-carb sides like rice and tostones.
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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