Capitone Fritto (Keto)
Fried Eel (Keto, No Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour, cornmeal, or any other carb-based breading is used. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
A traditional dish, especially enjoyed during holidays in Southern Italy. Fresh eel pieces are simply seasoned and pan-fried or deep-fried until crispy, without any flour or carb-based breading.
Key ingredients
Eel, extra virgin olive oil (for frying), salt, black pepper, lemon wedges (for serving).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no flour, cornmeal, or any other carb-based breading is used. Fried simply in oil. Request no high-carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Il Capitone Fritto, per favore, solo fritto in olio, senza farina o panatura. Niente contorni ricchi di carboidrati.
For the Capitone Fritto, please fry it simply in oil, without any flour or breading. No high-carb sides, please.
Watch out for
Traditional flour or cornmeal breading, served with high-carb sides like potatoes or polenta.
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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