Picudo a la Plancha con Salsa de Maracuyá sin Azúcar (Keto)
Grilled Swordfish with Sugar-Free Passion Fruit Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request the passion fruit sauce to be made without sugar or with a keto-friendly sweetener. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ecuadorian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A premium swordfish (Picudo) fillet, grilled and topped with a vibrant, tangy passion fruit sauce that has been prepared without added sugar. Served with a side of steamed green vegetables.
Key ingredients
Swordfish fillet, passion fruit pulp, butter, white wine (optional, small amount), garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, olive oil, green beans, broccoli, zucchini.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the passion fruit sauce to be made without sugar or with a keto-friendly sweetener. Ensure no sugary glaze is used on the fish. Ask for steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables instead of rice or potatoes.
Watch out for
High sugar content in traditional passion fruit sauces, hidden sugars in marinades, carby vegetable sides.
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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