Sole Meunière aux Asperges
Pan-Fried Sole with Lemon-Butter Sauce and Asparagus
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour dredging on the fish (or ask if almond/coconut flour can be used). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A whole sole (or fillet) lightly dredged in almond flour (or no flour, if possible), pan-fried in butter until golden, and served with a simple, tangy lemon-butter sauce. Accompanied by fresh asparagus, omitting traditional potatoes or rice.
Key ingredients
Sole fillet, butter, lemon juice, parsley, salt, pepper, olive oil, asparagus.
How to make it keto
Request no flour dredging on the fish (or ask if almond/coconut flour can be used). Request no starchy sides like potatoes or rice, and ask for plain cooked asparagus or other keto-friendly green vegetable.
Watch out for
Traditional flour dredging on the fish; often served with potatoes (pommes de terre); some sauces can contain hidden sugar or flour.
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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