Moules Marinières (with Keto Sides)
Mussels Steamed in White Wine, Butter, and Shallots
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no frites (French fries). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh mussels steamed in a fragrant broth of white wine, butter, shallots, and parsley. Traditionally served with a generous portion of frites, this keto version omits the fries.
Key ingredients
Mussels, white wine, butter, shallots, garlic, fresh parsley, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no frites (French fries). Enjoy the flavorful broth. Be mindful of the quantity of shallots, which contain some carbs. Do not eat any bread served alongside.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour les Moules Marinières, sans frites s'il vous plaît. Avec une salade verte huile et vinaigre, ou des légumes verts vapeur. La sauce est-elle sans farine ?
Could I have the Moules Marinières without fries? Please serve with a simple side salad or steamed green vegetables. And could you confirm the sauce has no flour?
Watch out for
Frites (if not omitted), bread served for dipping, wine reduction (can concentrate sugars), quantity of shallots.
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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