Hake Pan-Friochta le Im Líomóide agus Asparagas
Pan-Fried Irish Hake with Lemon Butter and Asparagus
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no breading on the fish. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Irish dishes.
What it is
Fresh Irish hake fillet pan-fried to perfection, served with a rich lemon butter sauce and tender asparagus spears. A light and flavorful seafood option, naturally low in carbs when prepared correctly.
Key ingredients
Hake fillet, butter, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, asparagus, olive oil (for frying).
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no breading on the fish. Ensure asparagus is cooked simply without added sugars or starchy vegetables. Request extra butter and confirm lemon butter sauce is not thickened with flour/cornstarch.
Watch out for
Flour/cornstarch used for thickening the lemon butter sauce; hidden sugars in pre-made sauces or marinades; cross-contamination if fried in oil used for breaded items; restaurant may include higher-carb vegetables (e.g., carrots) by default.
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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