Ceviche de Pescado (Guatemalan Style)
Guatemalan Fish Ceviche (No Crackers)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no crackers, tortilla chips, or bread. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Fresh white fish (or shrimp) 'cooked' by marinating in copious amounts of lime juice, mixed with finely chopped red onion, cilantro, and often hierbabuena (mint). It's a refreshing and vibrant dish, served without traditional high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., tilapia, snapper) or shrimp, lime juice, red onion, cilantro, hierbabuena (mint), salt, pepper. Optional sliced avocado.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no crackers, tortilla chips, or bread. Ensure no added sugar in the ceviche mix. Enjoy it as is, or with extra avocado.
Watch out for
Sugar in the marinade (some places add a pinch). High-carb accompaniments (crackers, chips, tortillas). Tomato juice (sometimes added) can have sugar.
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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