Crabe Farci à la Créole (Keto)
Creole Stuffed Crab (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breadcrumbs or flour are used as a binder in the stuffing; if a breadcrumb topping is traditionally used, ask for it without or replaced with grated cheese. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A classic dish from the French Caribbean, featuring succulent crab meat mixed with aromatic herbs, spices, and sometimes a creamy binder, then baked back in its shell. Naturally keto-friendly, it's a flavorful seafood option.
Key ingredients
Crab meat, onion, bell pepper, garlic, fresh herbs (thyme, parsley), lime juice, heavy cream or coconut milk, butter, spices (e.g., cayenne pepper, cumin). Baked in crab shells.
How to make it keto
Ensure no breadcrumbs or flour are used as a binder in the stuffing; if a breadcrumb topping is traditionally used, ask for it without or replaced with grated cheese.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in stuffing, flour thickeners in binder, hidden sugars in seasoning mixes.
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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