Pescado Frito con Ensalada Verde y Aguacate
Fried Fish with Green Salad and Avocado
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the fish is not breaded with flour or cornmeal; it should be simply seasoned and fried. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole fresh fish (commonly tilapia or mojarra), seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then deep-fried until its skin is crispy and the flesh is tender. Served with lime wedges, a generous green salad, and sliced avocado.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (tilapia/mojarra), vegetable oil or lard for frying, salt, pepper, lime wedges, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, olive oil, vinegar, avocado.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the fish is not breaded with flour or cornmeal; it should be simply seasoned and fried. Request no rice, no beans, and no tortillas. Ask for a simple oil and vinegar dressing for the salad, or just lime.
Watch out for
Flour or cornmeal breading on the fish would add significant carbs. Restaurant salad dressings can contain hidden sugars. High carb sides are always present.
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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