Pescado Frito (Unbreaded Fried Fish with Salad)
Pan-Fried Whole Fish with Side Salad (No Rice/Tortillas)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for the fish to be pan-fried WITHOUT any breading or flour. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A whole fresh fish (often mojarra or snapper), pan-fried until crispy. The fish is seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Served with a side salad (lettuce, tomato, onion). Essential to request no breading and to omit traditional sides like rice and tortillas.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., mojarra, snapper), olive oil or lard for frying, salt, pepper, lettuce, tomato, onion, vinegar, oil for salad dressing.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for the fish to be pan-fried WITHOUT any breading or flour. Request no rice, no beans, and no tortillas. Ask for salad dressing on the side (oil and vinegar are best).
Watch out for
Flour/cornstarch breading, sugary salad dressings, non-keto cooking oils, hidden sugars in seasoning.
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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