Escargots de Bourgogne (sans Pain)
Snails in Garlic Parsley Butter (without bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread (baguette) for dipping. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A quintessential French appetizer of tender snails baked in individual shells or a ramekin, swimming in a rich and fragrant garlic, parsley, and butter sauce. This naturally keto dish is enjoyed without the traditional bread for dipping.
Key ingredients
Snails (approx. 6-12), butter, garlic, fresh parsley, shallots (minimal), white wine (minimal, optional), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread (baguette) for dipping. The dish itself is keto-friendly without modification.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour les Escargots, pas de pain, de petits pains ou de baguette pour tremper, s'il vous plaît.
For the Escargots, no bread, rolls, or baguette for dipping, please.
Watch out for
The primary carb risk is the accompanying bread, which must be omitted. Shallots and minimal white wine contribute negligible carbs.
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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