Cazuela de Camarón Keto (sin Verde)
Shrimp Casserole (Keto, without Plantain)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no green plantain is used as the base or thickener. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ecuadorian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and creamy seafood casserole featuring succulent shrimp in a savory sauce made from peanuts, spices, and coconut milk, baked to perfection. Modified to remove traditional plantain.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, roasted peanuts, coconut milk, onion, garlic, bell pepper, tomato, achiote, cilantro, fish broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no green plantain is used as the base or thickener. Confirm no flour or cornstarch is added to thicken the sauce and no sugar is present.
Watch out for
Traditionally, 'cazuela' is thickened with green plantain. Restaurants may use flour or starch as thickeners or add sugar to the sauce.
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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