Sole Meunière (Sans Farine) aux Asperges et Sauce au Beurre Citronné
Pan-Fried Sole (Flour-Free) with Asparagus and Lemon-Butter Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request the sole be pan-fried WITHOUT flour ('sans farine'). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A delicate and elegant French dish of sole fillet, traditionally lightly dredged in flour before being pan-fried in abundant butter and served with a bright lemon-parsley sauce. Easily made keto by omitting the flour dredging.
Key ingredients
Sole fillet, butter, lemon juice, fresh parsley, salt, pepper. Served with steamed asparagus.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request the sole be pan-fried WITHOUT flour ('sans farine'). Ask for a side of steamed asparagus or green beans instead of any starchy sides like rice or potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour la Sole Meunière, pourriez-vous la cuire sans farine s'il vous plaît ? Et des asperges ou haricots verts vapeur à la place de l'accompagnement habituel ?
For the Sole Meunière, please cook it without flour. Can I have steamed asparagus or green beans instead of any starchy sides?
Watch out for
Flour dredging is the primary carbohydrate risk. Restaurants may serve with rice, potatoes, or other starchy garnishes.
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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