Chiles Gueritos Rellenos de Mariscos
Seafood-Stuffed Yellow Peppers (Bacon-Wrapped)
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Mexican dishes.
What it is
Mild yellow 'Guerito' peppers, gently roasted or blanched, then generously stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned shrimp or crab meat, often enhanced with cheese and sometimes wrapped in crispy bacon. They are then grilled or baked until tender and golden. Served without any accompanying sauces or starches.
Key ingredients
Guerito peppers, shrimp or crab meat, cheese (e.g., Oaxaca or Monterey Jack), bacon, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure the stuffing contains no rice or other high-carb fillers. Confirm no breading is used for the peppers. Request no sweet or starchy sauces on the side.
Watch out for
Rice or other fillers in the seafood stuffing, starchy breading on the peppers, sugary sauces.
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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