Cappon Magro (Senza Galletta del Marinaio)
Genoese Seafood and Vegetable Salad (No Hardtack Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely omit the 'galletta del marinaio' (hardtack bread). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A magnificent and complex Genoese layered salad, featuring an array of fresh, cooked seafood (such as shrimp, lobster, or white fish), interspersed with blanched low-carb vegetables (like green beans, celery, cauliflower), and hard-boiled eggs. It's dressed with a vibrant, tangy green sauce (salsa verde) and often adorned with olives and capers. The traditional hardtack bread is omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Cooked seafood (shrimp, white fish), blanched low-carb vegetables (green beans, cauliflower, celery), hard-boiled eggs, olives, capers, salsa verde (parsley, garlic, anchovies, capers, olive oil, vinegar), lemon.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Absolutely omit the 'galletta del marinaio' (hardtack bread). Ensure all vegetables are low-carb and no potatoes or other starchy components are included. Confirm the salsa verde has no added sugar or flour thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Assolutamente senza galletta del marinaio. Solo verdure low-carb, senza patate o amidi. La salsa verde è senza zucchero né farina?
Please, no 'galletta del marinaio'. All vegetables low-carb, no potatoes or starches. Is the salsa verde sugar and flour-free?
Watch out for
Hardtack bread, hidden potatoes or high-carb vegetables in the layers, sugary dressings, starches in the salsa verde.
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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