Bouillabaisse (Sans Croutons)
Fish and Shellfish Stew (No Croutons)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sans croutons' (without croutons). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Provençal fish stew, rich and flavorful, made with a variety of local rockfish and shellfish (such as mussels, shrimp), simmered in a saffron-infused broth with tomatoes, fennel, and herbs. Traditionally served with rouille (a garlicky mayonnaise) and grilled bread croutons, the croutons are omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Assorted fish (e.g., snapper, cod, scorpionfish), shellfish (mussels, shrimp), olive oil, onions, leeks, fennel, garlic, tomatoes, saffron, orange peel, bay leaf, thyme, fish broth. Rouille (egg yolk, olive oil, garlic, saffron, chili).
How to make it keto
Request 'sans croutons' (without croutons). Confirm rouille is traditional (egg, oil, garlic, spices) and doesn't contain potato or bread. Minimal tomato paste and leeks/fennel for carb control.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Sans croûtons, s'il vous plaît. La rouille est-elle traditionnelle, sans pomme de terre ni pain? Tomate, poireaux et fenouil en quantités minimales, s'il vous plaît.
No croutons, please. Is the rouille traditional without potato or bread? Keep tomato paste, leeks, and fennel minimal.
Watch out for
The croutons are the main carb. Tomato (paste/fresh), fennel, leeks contribute carbs, but typically in moderate amounts in the broth. Some rouille recipes might incorporate bread or potato, so confirm ingredients if possible.
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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