Pescado a la Plancha con Salsa de Maní Keto
Pan-Seared Fish Fillet with Creamy Keto Peanut Sauce and Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, patacones, or other high-carb sides. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ecuadorian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A succulent pan-seared or grilled white fish fillet, served with a distinctive and rich Ecuadorian-style peanut sauce. The sauce is prepared with natural unsweetened peanut butter, savory broth, and a blend of aromatic spices, ensuring a creamy, low-carb accompaniment. The dish is rounded out with a side of low-carb steamed or sautéed vegetables.
Key ingredients
White fish fillet, natural unsweetened peanut butter, red onion, garlic, bell pepper, cilantro, achiote paste, cumin, chicken or fish broth, olive oil, salt, black pepper. Accompaniments: steamed broccoli, green beans, or mixed greens.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, patacones, or other high-carb sides. Ensure the peanut sauce is made with unsweetened peanut butter and is not thickened with flour or cornstarch. Confirm no hidden sugars in the sauce.
Watch out for
Sweetened peanut butter, flour/starch thickeners in the sauce, high-carb vegetables in the sauce, high-carb side dishes (e.g., 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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