Pescado a la Diabla (Keto)
Grilled Fish with Fiery Chipotle Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that the fish is grilled, not breaded or fried with high-carb coatings. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Mexican dishes.
What it is
A succulent fillet of white fish (such as tilapia or snapper) grilled to perfection and then generously coated in a rich, intensely spicy sauce made from chipotle and árbol chiles, garlic, onion, and tomato. Served without carb-heavy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
White fish fillet, chipotle chiles, árbol chiles, fresh tomato, white onion, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, salt, fresh cilantro.
How to make it keto
Confirm that the fish is grilled, not breaded or fried with high-carb coatings. Ensure no added sugar or starchy thickeners in the sauce. Request no rice, beans, or tortillas on the side.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the 'Diabla' sauce for balance or sweetness, potential starchy thickeners. Carby side dishes if not explicitly omitted.
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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