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Mussels in Cream Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread or fries on the side. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Irish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh mussels steamed in a flavorful broth of white wine, garlic, fresh herbs, and a generous amount of rich heavy cream. Served without any accompanying bread or fries, highlighting the natural taste of the seafood and creamy sauce.
Key ingredients
Fresh mussels, white wine, heavy cream, garlic, shallots (small amount), parsley, butter, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread or fries on the side. Ensure the sauce is not thickened with flour/starch. Confirm minimal shallots/onions and no added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Bread/fries served as an accompaniment, flour/starch thickeners in the sauce, excessive white wine (can add carbs), excessive shallots/onions, hidden sugars in some restaurant sauces.
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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