Pescado a la Mostaza (Keto)
Fish in Mustard Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour is used as a thickener in the sauce and no added sugar. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Mexican dishes.
What it is
A fresh fish fillet (such as snapper or mahi-mahi) pan-seared or baked, then topped with a creamy and tangy sauce made from mustard, butter, garlic, and heavy cream. A lighter, yet rich preparation.
Key ingredients
Fish fillet, whole grain mustard, heavy cream, garlic, butter, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour is used as a thickener in the sauce and no added sugar. Served with steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables instead of rice or potatoes.
Watch out for
Sauces can sometimes contain flour or cornstarch as thickeners. Hidden sugars in some mustard varieties or restaurant preparations. High-carb sides are standard.
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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