Filet de Poisson Meunière
Fish Fillet Meunière with Lemon-Butter Sauce and Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request that the fish be cooked WITHOUT flour dredging ('sans farine'). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A simple yet elegant French preparation where a delicate fish fillet (most commonly sole or flounder) is traditionally lightly dredged in flour, pan-fried in butter, and served with a bright, nutty brown butter, lemon, and parsley sauce. For keto, the crucial modification is to omit the flour dredging.
Key ingredients
White fish fillet (sole, flounder, cod), butter, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request that the fish be cooked WITHOUT flour dredging ('sans farine'). Ensure any accompanying sides are keto-friendly, such as sautéed spinach or asparagus, instead of potatoes or rice.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pas de farine sur le poisson. Un légume vert à la place du riz ou pommes de terre ? Sauce sans sucre ?
No flour on the fish, please. Green vegetable instead of rice or potatoes? Confirm no sugar in sauce.
Watch out for
The flour dredging of the fish is the primary carb risk and must be explicitly omitted. Check for any sugary glazes or non-standard additions to the lemon-butter sauce.
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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