Pescado Entero al Mojo de Ajo (Keto, sin Guarnición)
Whole Fish in Garlic Sauce (Keto, No Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, beans, or potatoes. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Mexican dishes.
What it is
A whole fish (e.g., red snapper, mojarra) deeply scored and either fried or baked, then generously topped with a rich garlic butter sauce (mojo de ajo). Served plain, without rice, beans, or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., snapper, mojarra), fresh garlic, unsalted butter, olive oil, lime juice, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, beans, or potatoes. Confirm the fish is not breaded or dusted with flour before cooking. Ensure the 'mojo de ajo' sauce has no hidden sugars or thickeners.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might dust fish with flour before frying. Ensure the garlic sauce contains no hidden sugars or starchy thickeners.
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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