Pescado Frito (Keto con Ensalada)
Fried Whole Fish with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, no tortillas, no plantains, and no starchy vegetables (like potatoes or yucca). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole fried fish (commonly Tilapia or a similar white fish), typically served crispy. Modified to be keto-friendly by replacing traditional rice and tortillas with a simple green salad or steamed low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Tilapia), salt, pepper, lime, minimal cornmeal for dredging (if used), cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil, lard), green salad (lettuce, tomato, onion, oil & vinegar dressing).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no tortillas, no plantains, and no starchy vegetables (like potatoes or yucca). Ask for a simple green salad with oil and vinegar dressing or steamed low-carb vegetables (e.g., broccoli, zucchini) instead. Confirm salad dressing is sugar-free.
Watch out for
Minimal cornmeal dredging (if used), hidden sugars in salad dressing, carb content from tomatoes/onions in salad, or serving with unexpected high-carb sides not explicitly requested to be omitted.
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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