Paistettu Kampela (Unbreaded)
Pan-Fried Flounder (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: request the fish to be pan-fried WITHOUT any breading or flour dusting. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Finnish dishes.
What it is
Fresh flounder fillets pan-fried in butter or oil until golden and crispy. A common coastal dish, requires careful modification to ensure no breading is used for a keto diet.
Key ingredients
Flounder fillets, butter/oil (e.g., rapeseed oil), salt, pepper, lemon wedges.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the fish to be pan-fried WITHOUT any breading or flour dusting. Serve with low-carb vegetable sides (e.g., green asparagus, spinach, steamed broccoli) instead of mashed or boiled potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Saisinko Paistetun Kampelan paistettuna ilman leivitystä tai jauhotusta? Lisukkeeksi vähähiilihydraattisia kasviksia, kuten parsaa, perunoiden sijaan.
I'd like the Paistettu Kampela pan-fried without breading or flour, please. Please serve with low-carb vegetables like green asparagus instead of potatoes.
Watch out for
Breading (flour, breadcrumbs) is common for fried fish, flour dusting for pan-frying, starchy potato sides, creamy sauces often thickened with flour.
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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