Écrevisses Kreyòl (San Légim Starchy)
Keto Crayfish in Creole Sauce (No Starchy Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request no starchy vegetables. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Freshwater crayfish simmered in a rich and piquant Haitian Creole sauce, prepared with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and local herbs and spices. This dish is modified to exclude any starchy vegetables, making it perfectly keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Crayfish, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, scotch bonnet pepper, epis (Haitian seasoning base), olive oil, lime juice, fresh herbs.
How to make it keto
Request no starchy vegetables. Ensure no sugar in the tomato base or added to the sauce. Confirm no flour is used as a thickener.
Say this to the waiter (Haitian Creole)
Pou Écrevisses Kreyòl la, tanpri pa gen legim lanmidon. Asire w pa gen sik nan sòs la, epi pa gen farin kòm epesè.
For the Écrevisses Kreyòl, please no starchy vegetables. Ensure no added sugar in the sauce or flour as a thickener.
Watch out for
Sugar in tomato paste/sauce, flour-based thickeners, starchy vegetables often served with the dish.
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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