Sole Meunière (Sans Farine)
Pan-Fried Sole with Brown Butter and Lemon, served with Asparagus
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour dredging on the fish. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A delicate dish featuring whole or filleted sole lightly pan-fried in butter with lemon and parsley. Traditionally, the fish is dredged in flour before frying, which needs to be omitted. Usually served with potatoes, which should be replaced.
Key ingredients
Sole fillet, butter, lemon juice, fresh parsley, salt, pepper. Side of asparagus.
How to make it keto
Request no flour dredging on the fish. Ask for no potatoes and a side of steamed or sautéed asparagus or other green vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour la Sole Meunière, pas de farine sur le poisson s'il vous plaît. Sans pommes de terre, et avec des asperges ou autres légumes verts vapeur ou sautés.
For the Sole Meunière, please no flour on the fish. No potatoes, and can I have steamed or sautéed asparagus or other green vegetables?
Watch out for
Flour dredging (primary risk), potatoes (standard side).
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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