Pescado Frito Entero (Sin Guarniciones con Carbos)
Whole Fried Fish with Green Salad (No Carb Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no starchy sides (e.g., rice, plantains, fries, yuca). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
A whole fish (often snapper or mahi-mahi) deep-fried until crispy, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, garlic, and lime. This dish is naturally keto, but is almost always served with carb-heavy sides like rice, plantains, or potatoes, which MUST be omitted.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, salt, pepper, garlic, lime/lemon, oil (for frying), usually served with a simple green salad.
How to make it keto
Request no starchy sides (e.g., rice, plantains, fries, yuca). Confirm there is no breading on the fish and no sugary glaze.
Watch out for
Breaded fish (less common for whole fried fish in DR, but always worth asking), hidden sugars in marinades, and the carb-heavy side dishes.
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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