Camarones a la Criolla
Creole-Style Shrimp
Yes, with a tweak: confirm there is no added sugar in the tomato sauce, which is a common practice in restaurants. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ecuadorian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Shrimp cooked in a vibrant tomato-based sauce, typically featuring sautéed onions, garlic, bell peppers, and fresh cilantro, seasoned with cumin and achiote for color and flavor.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, olive oil, crushed/diced tomatoes, diced onions, minced garlic, diced bell peppers (red/green), fresh cilantro, salt, black pepper, cumin, achiote powder.
How to make it keto
Confirm there is no added sugar in the tomato sauce, which is a common practice in restaurants. Request no rice or other high-carb accompaniments.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in restaurant-prepared tomato sauces, large quantities of tomato can add up carbs, high-carb 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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