Pescado Frito (Keto, Unbreaded)
Pan-Fried Fish with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request the fish to be prepared without any flour-based breading. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A whole pan-fried fish (commonly Tilapia or Mojarra), seasoned simply with salt and lime, then cooked in ample oil until crispy. Served with a side of fresh avocado slices and sautéed low-carb vegetables (e.g., green beans, chayote), omitting traditional rice, beans, and tortillas, and crucially, without any flour breading.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (Tilapia/Mojarra), lime, salt, pepper, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil), avocado, green beans, chayote, onion, garlic.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the fish to be prepared without any flour-based breading. Ask for it simply seasoned and pan-fried. Request no rice, no beans, no tortillas, and no plantains. Ask for avocado and sautéed low-carb vegetables as sides.
Watch out for
Most fried fish in restaurants will come with a flour-based breading. All typical Guatemalan sides (rice, beans, tortillas, plantains) are high in carbs.
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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