Pescado a la Plancha con Ensalada Fresca
Grilled Fish with Fresh Salad
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the fish is grilled ('a la plancha') and not fried with breading ('frito empanizado'). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A whole fish or fish fillet (commonly Tilapia or Snapper) grilled to perfection with simple seasonings like salt, pepper, and lime, ensuring no breading or heavy batter. Served with a large side of fresh green salad and a wedge of lime, completely omitting starchy sides such as rice, beans, or plantains.
Key ingredients
Whole fish/fillet, olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder. Salad: mixed greens, cucumber, optional small amount of tomato, simple vinaigrette (olive oil, vinegar).
How to make it keto
Confirm the fish is grilled ('a la plancha') and not fried with breading ('frito empanizado'). Request no rice, no beans, no tortillas, no plantains. Ensure salad dressing is sugar-free.
Watch out for
Fried fish is often breaded. Marinades for grilled fish might contain hidden sugars. Salad dressings can contain hidden sugars.
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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