Pescado Entero Relleno de Camarones y Flor de Izote Asado (Keto)
Whole Roasted Fish Stuffed with Shrimp and Palm Flower (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no breadcrumbs, rice, or other starchy fillers in the stuffing. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A whole fresh fish, typically snapper or tilapia, oven-roasted or grilled, filled with a savory stuffing of seasoned shrimp, tender flor de izote (edible palm flower), garlic, and herbs, ensuring no breadcrumbs or starchy fillers are used.
Key ingredients
Whole fresh fish, shrimp, flor de izote, garlic, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no breadcrumbs, rice, or other starchy fillers in the stuffing. Ensure the fish is not breaded or floured before cooking. Serve with a green salad instead of rice.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs or rice in the stuffing, fish breaded, sugary marinades.
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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