Coda di Rospo con Pomodorini e Olive
Monkfish with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A delicious and naturally keto-friendly dish featuring firm-fleshed monkfish cooked with sweet cherry tomatoes, briny olives, garlic, and white wine, creating a light yet flavorful sauce. Often served with fresh parsley.
Key ingredients
Monkfish fillets, cherry tomatoes, black olives (e.g., Taggiasche or Gaeta), garlic, white wine (dry), extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Request without any starchy side dishes like potatoes or bread. Ensure the sauce isn't thickened with flour.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Coda di Rospo con Pomodorini e Olive: Per favore, niente contorni amidacei come patate o pane. E mi conferma che la salsa non è addensata con farina?
Coda di Rospo con Pomodorini e Olive: Please, no starchy sides like potatoes or bread. And confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour.
Watch out for
Cherry tomatoes can add up in carbs if portions are excessive; ensure a reasonable amount. White wine has some residual carbs, but generally negligible. Often served with bread for dipping; ensure omission.
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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