Portán Pota / Cloicheáin Pota (gan Tósta, le Cucumbar)
Potted Crab / Potted Shrimp (without toast, with cucumber)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to be served without any bread, toast, or crackers. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Irish dishes.
What it is
Fresh, succulent crab or shrimp meat gently cooked and preserved in clarified butter, subtly spiced with mace or nutmeg. Served chilled with fresh cucumber slices.
Key ingredients
Crab meat / shrimp, clarified butter, mace, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, salt, pepper, cucumber slices.
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to be served without any bread, toast, or crackers. Request cucumber slices or celery sticks as a dipping accompaniment.
Watch out for
The most significant risk is being served with toast or crackers. Some pre-made versions might contain binders or artificial ingredients.
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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