Pescado en Escabeche (Keto)
Pickled Fish (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm fish is pan-seared or baked, not breaded. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
White fish fillets (such as tilapia or snapper) pan-seared or baked (without breading) and then marinated in a vibrant, tangy escabeche sauce. The sauce is typically made with vinegar, onions, bell peppers, bay leaves, and spices, modified to minimize carrots and exclude added sugars.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets, white vinegar, white onion, bell peppers (various colors), garlic, bay leaves, black peppercorns, olive oil, salt, (minimal) carrots.
How to make it keto
Confirm fish is pan-seared or baked, not breaded. Request minimal carrots and absolutely no added sugar in the escabeche marinade. Serve without starchy sides.
Watch out for
Breading on fish, high amounts of carrots, added sugar in the marinade, starchy sides.
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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