Calamares Rellenos (Keto, Sin Capear)
Stuffed Squid in Sauce (Keto, no breading)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the stuffing contains no rice, breadcrumbs, or other starches. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender squid tubes generously filled with a savory mixture of seafood (such as shrimp or chopped fish), sometimes combined with ground meat or cheese, herbs, and then simmered in a light, unthickened tomato-based sauce or simply grilled.
Key ingredients
Squid, shrimp, fish, onion, bell pepper, garlic, fresh tomatoes, cilantro, olive oil, spices. Filling may include cheese or chorizo.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the stuffing contains no rice, breadcrumbs, or other starches. Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce, and that no sugar is added to the sauce base. Request without any breading if applicable.
Watch out for
Starchy fillers in stuffing (rice, breadcrumbs), sugary tomato-based sauces, flour/cornstarch thickeners, breading.
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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