Lumache al Burro e Aglio
Snails with Butter and Garlic
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
A classic preparation of snails (typically land snails), usually cooked in their shells or served out of them, bathed in a rich sauce of butter, garlic, and parsley. Naturally keto-friendly and a delicious appetizer.
Key ingredients
Snails, butter, garlic, fresh parsley, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread is served for dipping the sauce, or explicitly decline it.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per le Lumache al Burro e Aglio, per favore, senza pane per intingere la salsa. Grazie.
For the Lumache al Burro e Aglio, please, no bread for dipping the sauce. Thank you.
Watch out for
The primary carb risk is the traditional accompaniment of bread for soaking up the butter sauce. Ensure it's not provided or consumed.
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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