Pescado Frito (Unbreaded)
Pan-Fried Whole Fish with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request the fish to be prepared WITHOUT any flour, cornmeal, or breading. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A whole pan-fried or grilled fish (often Tilapia or Mojarra) prepared simply with salt and lime, without breading, served with fresh lime and keto-friendly vegetable sides.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Tilapia, Mojarra), cooking oil (for frying), salt, pepper, garlic, lime. Keto sides like sliced avocado, a simple green salad, or steamed/sautéed low-carb vegetables.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the fish to be prepared WITHOUT any flour, cornmeal, or breading. Specify pan-fried or grilled simply with salt, pepper, and garlic. Omit rice, black beans, plantains, and tortillas. Ask for a side of sliced avocado, a simple green salad with oil and vinegar, or steamed/sautéed low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Standard preparation usually involves a heavy cornmeal or flour breading. High-carb sides are always served. Quality and type of frying oil used can vary.
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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