Pescado Frito con Ensalada Verde (Keto)
Fried Fish with Green Salad (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no plantains (tostones), no rice. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A whole fried fish (typically Red Snapper or Tilapia), seasoned with local spices and deep-fried until crispy. Served with a simple green salad and slices of fresh avocado instead of traditional plantains or rice.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (snapper/tilapia), salt, pepper, garlic, lime, frying oil (vegetable oil), lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, avocado, olive oil, vinegar.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no plantains (tostones), no rice. Ask for a simple green salad with oil and vinegar dressing on the side. Confirm no flour/breading on the fish (usually seasoned and fried without heavy breading, but clarify).
Watch out for
Flour/breading on fish (request plain fried), sugary salad dressings, tomatoes/onions in salad add some carbs if portions are excessive.
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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