Merluzzo alla Livornese
Cod Livornese Style (Stewed with Tomato, Olives, Capers)
Yes, with a tweak: ask the kitchen to ensure the tomato sauce has NO added sugar. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Flaky cod fillets gently simmered in a vibrant, rustic sauce characteristic of Livorno, featuring crushed tomatoes, briny black olives, tangy capers, aromatic garlic, and fresh parsley. A robust and satisfying seafood stew.
Key ingredients
Cod fillets, crushed tomatoes, black olives, capers, garlic, fresh parsley, olive oil, dry white wine (optional), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask the kitchen to ensure the tomato sauce has NO added sugar. Request a minimal amount of crushed tomato and increased olive oil to manage carbohydrate content.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Merluzzo alla Livornese, si prega di assicurarsi che il sugo di pomodoro non contenga zuccheri aggiunti. Vorrei pomodoro a pezzi minimo e più olio d'oliva.
For the Merluzzo alla Livornese, please ensure no added sugar in the tomato sauce. Could I have minimal crushed tomato and extra olive oil?
Watch out for
Restaurants often add sugar to tomato sauces. The natural sugars in tomatoes themselves can accumulate, especially if a large quantity of sauce is used. Check for hidden starches used to thicken the sauce.
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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