Pescado Entero Frito (sin empanizar)
Whole Fried Fish (Unbreaded) with Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request the fish to be prepared WITHOUT breading (sin empanizar). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
A whole fish, typically red snapper, seasoned and pan-fried or deep-fried until golden and crispy. For keto, it must be prepared without any flour or cornstarch breading, focusing on the natural flavors of the fish and seasonings.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., snapper), salt, pepper, garlic, lime, olive oil for frying. Served with lettuce, tomato, cucumber salad.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request the fish to be prepared WITHOUT breading (sin empanizar). Omit all starchy sides (rice, tostones, plantains, yuca). Request a simple green salad with oil and vinegar dressing.
Watch out for
Flour breading is common; must be explicitly avoided. Sugary salad dressings. Root vegetable purees or starchy garnishes.
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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