Coquilles Saint-Jacques Poêlées
Pan-Seared Scallops with Herb Butter
Yes, with a tweak: request no breadcrumbs (if gratinéed), bread, or starchy purees. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
Fresh sea scallops, quickly seared to perfection, often served simply with butter and herbs or sometimes a light sauce. Easily adaptable by avoiding sugary or starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Sea scallops, butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh herbs (e.g., chives, parsley).
How to make it keto
Request no breadcrumbs (if gratinéed), bread, or starchy purees. Ensure no sugary sauces (e.g., fruit reductions). Ask for them simply pan-seared in butter or olive oil with herbs. Serve with a side of steamed spinach or green beans.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pas de chapelure, pain ou purées féculentes, s'il vous plaît. Pas de sauces sucrées. Puis-je les avoir juste poêlées au beurre ou à l'huile d'olive avec des herbes, et des épinards ou haricots verts vapeur ?
No breadcrumbs, bread, starchy purees or sugary sauces. Pan-seared in butter/oil with herbs, with spinach/green beans, please.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs, sweet glazes/sauces, purees (e.g., parsnip, potato), starchy 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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