Calamari Ripieni (Senza Pangrattato)
Stuffed Calamari (without Breadcrumbs)
Yes, with a tweak: request the stuffing to be prepared without any breadcrumbs (senza pangrattato). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Whole calamari tubes filled with a rich, savory mixture typically made from their finely chopped tentacles, garlic, fresh herbs, and possibly extra seafood or cheese, simmered gently in a light, unthickened tomato or white wine sauce.
Key ingredients
Calamari, calamari tentacles (chopped), extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley, dry white wine or fish broth, diced cherry tomatoes (minimal), salt, black pepper. Optional stuffing additions: ricotta cheese, chopped shrimp.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the stuffing to be prepared without any breadcrumbs (senza pangrattato). Ensure the sauce is thin and natural, not thickened with flour or starch, and has no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
I Calamari Ripieni, per favore. Il ripieno senza pangrattato. La salsa deve essere naturale, non addensata con farina o amido, e senza zuccheri aggiunti.
Calamari Ripieni, please. No breadcrumbs in the stuffing. Sauce thin and natural, no flour/starch, no added sugar.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in stuffing, flour-thickened sauces, high-sugar tomato sauce.
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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