Frittura di Paranza (Senza Impanatura)
Mixed Fried Seafood (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request absolutely no breading, flour, or cornstarch for frying. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
A delightful assortment of fresh, small seafood (such as shrimp, calamari, anchovies, or small local fish), lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, then quickly pan-fried or deep-fried without any breading. Served simply with lemon wedges to squeeze over.
Key ingredients
Various small fish/seafood (shrimp, calamari, anchovies), olive oil or suitable frying oil, salt, pepper, lemon.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Explicitly request absolutely no breading, flour, or cornstarch for frying. Confirm the frying oil used is keto-friendly (e.g., olive oil, not soybean or vegetable blend).
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per la Frittura di Paranza, assolutamente senza panatura o farina. Confermate che è fritta in olio d'oliva, non olio vegetale.
For the Frittura di Paranza, absolutely no breading or flour. Please confirm it's fried in olive oil, not vegetable oil.
Watch out for
Breading or flour coating, unhealthy high-carb frying oils, hidden sugars in marinades (though unlikely for this dish).
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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