Pescado Entero (a la Plancha o Frito sin Harina)
Whole Fish (Grilled or Fried without Breading, served with Green Salad)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'sin harina' (without flour) if fried, or specify 'a la plancha' (grilled). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
A whole fish, typically a snapper or similar, prepared either grilled ('a la plancha') or fried ('frito'). For keto, it must be prepared without any flour or starchy breading. Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, garlic, and lime/sour orange. Served with a simple green salad.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Red Snapper), lime/sour orange juice, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil (for grilling) or cooking oil (for frying). Green salad with vinaigrette.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for 'sin harina' (without flour) if fried, or specify 'a la plancha' (grilled). Decline all traditional sides like tostones (fried plantains), rice, or french fries. Request a side green salad with oil and vinegar.
Watch out for
The main risk is flour breading if fried. Always confirm. Vinaigrettes for salads can sometimes contain sugar; opt for oil and vinegar directly.
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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