Sole Meunière (Keto-Modified)
Pan-Fried Sole in Butter with Lemon and Parsley
Yes, with a tweak: request the chef to skip the flour dredging of the fish. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A simple yet elegant dish of sole fillets pan-fried until golden, then finished with a brown butter, lemon, and parsley sauce. Traditionally, the fish is lightly floured before frying.
Key ingredients
Sole fillets, butter, lemon, fresh parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request the chef to skip the flour dredging of the fish. Ensure it's cooked simply in butter. Pair with a side of steamed or sautéed green vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour la Sole Meunière, pourriez-vous la poêler au beurre sans farine, s'il vous plaît ? Sans pommes de terre ni riz, mais avec des légumes verts comme des épinards ou des haricots verts.
Could I have the Sole Meunière pan-fried in butter without flour, please? No potatoes or rice, just green vegetables like spinach or green beans.
Watch out for
Flour dredging if not explicitly omitted, hidden sugars in any accompanying sauce or seasoning, non-keto side dishes.
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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