Aguachile de Camarón
Shrimp in Lime & Chili Water
Yes, with a tweak: request no tostadas or crackers. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A refreshing and spicy dish from coastal Mexico, featuring raw shrimp 'cooked' in a vibrant liquid of lime juice, chili peppers, cilantro, and red onion.
Key ingredients
Raw shrimp, lime juice, serrano peppers, red onion, cilantro, cucumber (optional), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no tostadas or crackers. Ask for minimal cucumber or to omit it to reduce carb count slightly. Ensure no clamato juice or other fruit juices are used in the liquid.
Watch out for
Tostadas/crackers, significant amounts of cucumber/tomato (less common in traditional aguachile), clamato juice (high sugar) as a base.
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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