Sole Meunière (Keto-Friendly)
Dover Sole with Lemon-Butter Sauce and Green Beans
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes (e.g., boiled potatoes) or rice. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
Delicate Dover sole fillet, lightly pan-fried in butter until golden and flaky, then finished with a classic lemon-butter and parsley sauce. This keto version focuses solely on the exquisite fish and replaces starchy sides with fresh green beans.
Key ingredients
Dover sole fillet, butter, lemon juice, fresh parsley, salt, pepper. Served with green beans or asparagus.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes (e.g., boiled potatoes) or rice. Confirm the fish is not heavily breaded; traditional meunière involves a very light dusting of flour, which is usually negligible, but avoid thick coatings. Ask for a side of plain green vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour la Sole Meunière, sans pommes de terre ni riz s'il vous plaît. Le poisson n'est pas trop fariné ? Je voudrais un accompagnement de légumes verts nature.
Sole Meunière: No potatoes or rice. Ensure not heavily floured. Side of plain green vegetables.
Watch out for
Potatoes, rice, or heavy flour breading on the fish.
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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