Pochons de Saint-Jacques à la Crème (avec Asperges)
Seared Scallops in Cream Sauce (with Asparagus)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that the cream sauce is not thickened with flour or cornstarch. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
Plump, perfectly seared scallops served in a luxurious cream-based sauce, often infused with white wine, shallots, and herbs. A refined and elegant dish, paired with green vegetables.
Key ingredients
Fresh scallops, butter, heavy cream, dry white wine, shallots, herbs (chives, parsley), salt, pepper. Served with blanched asparagus.
How to make it keto
Confirm that the cream sauce is not thickened with flour or cornstarch. Omit any accompanying rice, pasta, or potato. Request a side of non-starchy vegetables such as asparagus or green beans.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Les Pochons de Saint-Jacques sans farine dans la sauce crème, s'il vous plaît. Pas de riz, pâtes ou pommes de terre, juste des asperges ou haricots verts.
Pochons de Saint-Jacques without flour in the cream sauce, please. No rice, pasta, or potatoes, just asparagus or green beans.
Watch out for
Flour or starch thickeners in the cream sauce. Rice, pasta, or potato sides.
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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