Escargots au Beurre Persillé
Snails in Garlic-Parsley Butter (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'sans pain' (without bread) for dipping. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
Tender snails baked in individual shells (or a dish) with a rich mixture of butter, minced garlic, and fresh parsley. A quintessential French appetizer, often served with crusty bread for dipping, which must be omitted for a keto diet.
Key ingredients
Snails (Helix pomatia or similar), butter, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'sans pain' (without bread) for dipping.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Sans pain, s'il vous plaît.
No bread for dipping, please.
Watch out for
The main risk is the traditional serving of bread for dipping into the garlic butter.
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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