Sole Meunière (Keto)
Pan-Fried Sole with Brown Butter and Lemon (Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour dredge for the fish. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A classic French dish featuring fresh sole fillet, traditionally lightly dredged in flour, pan-fried in abundant butter until golden, then finished with a simple brown butter, fresh lemon, and parsley sauce. Modified for keto by omitting the flour dredge and choosing keto-friendly sides.
Key ingredients
Sole fillet, butter, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, keto sides (e.g., sautéed spinach, green beans).
How to make it keto
Request no flour dredge for the fish. Ask for green vegetables (spinach, asparagus, green beans) sautéed in butter or olive oil instead of potatoes or rice.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour la Sole Meunière, sans farine sur le poisson, s'il vous plaît. Au lieu de pommes de terre ou de riz, je souhaiterais des légumes verts poêlés au beurre ou à l'huile d'olive.
For the Sole Meunière, please no flour dredge on the fish. Instead of potatoes or rice, I'd like green vegetables sautéed in butter or olive oil.
Watch out for
Flour dredge for the fish; traditional starchy side dishes (potatoes, rice); potential hidden sugars in sauces.
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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