Filet de Poisson Grillé au Beurre Citronné
Grilled Fish Fillet with Lemon Butter Sauce and Asparagus
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A simple yet elegant dish of a fresh fish fillet (e.g., sea bass, cod, sole) grilled or pan-seared and served with a light lemon butter sauce. Naturally low-carb when served with appropriate sides.
Key ingredients
Fish fillet (sea bass, cod, sole), butter, lemon juice, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, asparagus spears.
Optional tweaks
Ensure the fish is grilled or pan-seared without breading or flour. Ask for simple green vegetables like asparagus, spinach, or green beans, prepared with butter or olive oil. Confirm the sauce is purely lemon butter and not sweetened or thickened with flour.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Poisson sans panure/farine. Légumes verts nature au beurre/huile. Sauce citron-beurre sans sucre/farine, svp ?
Grill/sear fish without breading/flour. Plain green vegetables with butter. Lemon butter sauce unsweetened/flour-free?
Watch out for
Sweet glazes, flour-thickened sauces, accompanying rice or potatoes, bread service.
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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