Filet de Sole (Keto-Style)
Pan-Seared Sole with Lemon-Parsley Butter and Asparagus (no flour coating)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for the fish to be cooked *without flour* ('sans farine'). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A delicate sole fillet pan-seared in butter until golden, and served with a simple brown butter, fresh lemon, and parsley sauce. This version is modified to omit the traditional flour dredging (inherent in the 'meunière' style) and high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Sole fillet, butter, lemon juice, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, olive oil, asparagus.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for the fish to be cooked *without flour* ('sans farine'). Request no potatoes or rice. Ask for a side of steamed or sautéed asparagus or green beans.
Watch out for
The traditional 'meunière' style involves a light flour dredging, which must be omitted. Served with potatoes or rice. Some sauces might contain hidden sugars.
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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