Bouillabaisse (Classic Fish Stew)
Mediterranean Fish Stew with Saffron and Garlic Rouille (No Croutons)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no croutons or bread (baguette) often served alongside. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and complex traditional Provençal fish stew featuring various types of fish and shellfish cooked in a flavorful saffron, tomato, and herb broth, typically served with a garlicky rouille.
Key ingredients
Assorted fish (e.g., snapper, sea bass), shellfish (mussels, shrimp), tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil, saffron, herbs (fennel, thyme), fish broth, rouille (mayonnaise, garlic, saffron, cayenne).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no croutons or bread (baguette) often served alongside. Confirm rouille is made without flour. Ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added to the stew.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour la Bouillabaisse, sans croûtons ni pain, s'il vous plaît. La rouille est-elle sans farine et le ragoût sans pommes de terre ni légumes féculents ?
For the Bouillabaisse, please no croutons or bread. Can you confirm the rouille has no flour and there are no potatoes or starchy vegetables in the stew?
Watch out for
Croutons, bread, potential for starch thickeners in the broth, hidden sugar in tomato base or commercial rouille, potatoes often included in stew.
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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