Pescado Frito (Keto-Modified, No Breading)
Pan-Fried Fish (Unbreaded, with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request the fish to be pan-fried or grilled without any flour, cornmeal, or starchy breading. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A whole fresh fish (often mojarra or tilapia), simply seasoned and pan-fried or grilled to a crispy finish, without any traditional flour or cornmeal breading. Served with appropriate keto-friendly side dishes.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., mojarra, tilapia), olive oil or avocado oil for frying, salt, pepper, garlic powder, lime wedges.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the fish to be pan-fried or grilled without any flour, cornmeal, or starchy breading. Serve with a large side salad (oil and vinegar dressing) or steamed non-starchy vegetables (e.g., green beans, broccoli) instead of rice, beans, or tortillas.
Watch out for
Traditional preparation almost always involves a flour or cornmeal breading. Standard accompaniments like rice, beans, and tortillas are high-carb. Some restaurant sauces or marinades may 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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