Huîtres Fraîches
Fresh Oysters (no mignonette with sugar)
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A popular appetizer in France, consisting of raw oysters served on the half-shell, typically with lemon wedges, a mignonette sauce (vinegar, shallots, pepper), and sometimes cocktail sauce. Oysters themselves are naturally keto-friendly, providing protein and micronutrients with minimal carbs.
Key ingredients
Fresh oysters, lemon wedges.
Optional tweaks
Decline cocktail sauce (high sugar). If served with a mignonette, confirm it does not contain added sugar. Lemon is fine.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour les Huîtres Fraîches, pas de sauce cocktail. Uniquement du citron, une mignonette simple ou de la sauce piquante.
For the Huîtres Fraîches, please no cocktail sauce. Just lemon, a simple mignonette, or hot sauce.
Watch out for
Cocktail sauce is typically very high in sugar. Traditional mignonettes are usually keto-friendly (vinegar, shallots, pepper), but always confirm no sugar has been added. Some restaurants might serve bread or crackers alongside, which should be avoided.
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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