Camarones en Crema de Loroco
Shrimp in Loroco Cream Sauce
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent shrimp bathed in a rich, velvety cream sauce infused with the delicate, aromatic, and slightly bitter flavor of loroco flowers, a regional delicacy. This dish offers a unique and indulgent seafood experience.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, heavy cream, loroco flowers, white onion, garlic, butter or cooking oil, chicken or fish broth, salt, black pepper, fresh cilantro.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour, cornstarch, or other starchy thickeners are used to achieve the creamy consistency of the sauce. Confirm no added sugars in the broth or the sauce itself. Served without rice, pasta, or bread.
Watch out for
Flour or cornstarch used as a thickener for the cream sauce. Hidden sugars in commercially prepared broth or cream sauces. Serving with high-carb 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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