Encocado de Camarón sin Carbohidratos (Keto)
Shrimp in Coconut Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or starch is used as a thickener in the sauce. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ecuadorian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and creamy coastal specialty featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a vibrant sauce made from coconut milk, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. Served without rice or plantains, focusing on the flavorful sauce and shrimp.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, full-fat coconut milk, red onion, bell peppers (red, green), tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, cumin, achiote, olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour or starch is used as a thickener in the sauce. Request no rice, no plantains (verde/maduro), and no hidden sugars in the sofrito. Ask for a simple side salad if desired.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners in sauce, hidden sugars in tomato sauce/sofrito, natural carbs from vegetables, traditional starchy sides (rice, plantains).
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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