Filet de Sole Meunière (Keto)
Pan-Fried Sole in Lemon Butter Sauce with Green Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the fish is not floured or breaded before cooking. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
Delicate sole fillet, lightly pan-fried in butter with lemon and parsley. A simple, elegant dish that is naturally low-carb, as long as it's not floured and served with appropriate sides.
Key ingredients
Sole fillet, butter, lemon juice, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, olive oil, green vegetables (e.g., green beans, spinach).
How to make it keto
Confirm the fish is not floured or breaded before cooking. Request green vegetables (e.g., haricots verts, sautéed spinach) instead of potatoes or rice. Ask for the sauce on the side if concerned about potential hidden thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Filet de Sole Meunière, est-ce sans farine ? J'aimerais des légumes verts (comme des haricots verts) au lieu des pommes de terre, et la sauce à part, s'il vous plaît.
For the Filet de Sole Meunière, is it floured? I'd like green vegetables instead of potatoes, and the sauce on the side.
Watch out for
Flour coating on the fish, traditional starchy sides, sometimes a small amount of flour may be used to thicken the 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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