Poisson Gros Sel
Whole Fried or Baked Fish
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Haitian dishes.
What it is
A whole fish, often red snapper or tilapia, seasoned generously with coarse salt and epis, then deep-fried until wonderfully crispy and flavorful.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Red Snapper, Tilapia), coarse salt, epis (garlic, bell peppers, onions, thyme, parsley, scallions), lime juice, vegetable oil for deep frying.
Optional tweaks
Crucially, request no rice, plantains, or starchy vegetable sides. Confirm that the fish is not dredged in flour or breaded before frying.
Say this to the waiter (Haitian Creole)
Poisson Gros Sel la, pa mete diri, bannann peze, ni legim ki gen lanmidon. Èske pwason an fri san farin?
For the Poisson Gros Sel, no rice, plantains, or starchy vegetables, please. Is the fish fried without flour or breading?
Watch out for
High-carb sides (rice, plantains) are standard. Some restaurants might use a light flour dredge for extra crispiness, which should be avoided.
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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