Pescado Entero Asado/A la Plancha
Whole Grilled/Pan-Fried Fish (with keto sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request grilled or pan-fried, not battered/breaded. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A whole fish (often mojarra or snapper) seasoned and grilled or pan-fried to perfection. Served with keto-friendly side options like avocado or a simple salad, omitting high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., mojarra, snapper), cooking oil, salt, pepper, garlic, lime. (Optional sides: avocado, simple green salad with oil/vinegar).
How to make it keto
Request grilled or pan-fried, not battered/breaded. Omit rice, beans, tortillas, and fried plantains. Request avocado or a simple salad with oil and vinegar dressing.
Watch out for
Traditional preparation can include flour dredging/batter. All standard sides are high-carb. Salad dressings can contain 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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