Pescado a la Plancha o Frito (Unbreaded)
Dominican Pan-Seared or Unbreaded Fried Fish
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'sin empanar' (without breading) if frying, or 'a la plancha' (grilled/pan-seared). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
Whole or filleted fresh fish (e.g., Red Snapper, Tilapia) seasoned and then pan-seared ('a la plancha') or lightly fried without any breading. Often served with a simple squeeze of lime.
Key ingredients
Whole fish or fillet, salt, pepper, garlic, lime juice, olive oil or cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'sin empanar' (without breading) if frying, or 'a la plancha' (grilled/pan-seared). Request no starchy sides like rice, plantains, or fries.
Watch out for
Typically fried with wheat flour breading. Always served with rice, plantains (tostones/maduros), or yucca fries.
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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