Pescado Frito (Grilled or Pan-Fried without Breading)
Pan-Fried Whole Fish with Avocado and Steamed Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request grilled or pan-fried, absolutely no breading. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A whole fish (e.g., Red Snapper), pan-fried or grilled to perfection, seasoned with Dominican spices like garlic, oregano, and lime. Served with fresh avocado and steamed low-carb vegetables instead of typical rice or plantains.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Red Snapper, Tilapia), cooking oil (e.g., vegetable, olive), garlic, oregano, lime juice, salt, pepper, avocado, steamed broccoli/green beans.
How to make it keto
Request grilled or pan-fried, absolutely no breading. No rice, no plantains (tostones/maduros), no yuca. Ask for avocado and steamed low-carb vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans).
Watch out for
Any marinade might contain sugar; cross-contamination with breaded items in shared fryers; higher carb vegetables sometimes used in restaurant 'steamed veg' mixes.
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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