Saumon à l'Oseille
Salmon with Sorrel Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, potatoes, or other starchy sides. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
Pan-seared or baked salmon fillet served with a classic rich and creamy sorrel sauce.
Key ingredients
Salmon fillet, heavy cream, fresh sorrel, butter, dry white wine or vermouth (minimal), shallots, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, potatoes, or other starchy sides. Ensure the sauce is not thickened with flour (traditionally it is just reduced cream). Ask for plain cooked green vegetables or a simple salad.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Sans riz, pommes de terre ni féculents, s'il vous plaît. La sauce est-elle sans farine ? Je voudrais des légumes verts nature ou une salade.
No rice, potatoes, or starchy sides, please. Is the sauce flour-free? I'd like plain green vegetables or a simple salad.
Watch out for
Rice, potatoes, flour/starch thickeners in 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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