Carrelet à la Normande (Keto Modified)
Plaice Fillet with Normandy Cream Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the sauce is not thickened with flour or starch. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
Pan-fried plaice fillet smothered in a rich, creamy sauce characteristic of Normandy cuisine, often featuring mushrooms, a hint of Calvados (apple brandy), and fresh cream. The sauce is prepared without flour.
Key ingredients
Plaice fillets, heavy cream, mushrooms, Calvados (or dry white wine), shallots, butter, lemon juice, fish broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure the sauce is not thickened with flour or starch. Request no apple pieces or other sweet components sometimes added to 'à la Normande' dishes. Omit starchy sides.
Watch out for
Flour in sauce, hidden sugar, apple garnish (traditionally), starchy sides (e.g., potatoes, rice).
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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