Pescado Horneado con Hierbas y Limón
Baked Fish with Herbs and Lemon (Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no breading or flour dredging on the fish. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Mexican dishes.
What it is
A fresh, flaky white fish fillet (such as huachinango or snapper) baked to perfection with a generous amount of fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley, minced garlic, and bright lemon slices. It's typically served with a simple butter or olive oil sauce and low-carb vegetable sides to ensure keto compliance.
Key ingredients
White fish fillet (e.g., snapper, mahi-mahi), fresh lemon, garlic, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, olive oil or butter, salt, black pepper. Keto sides such as grilled zucchini, roasted bell peppers, or steamed green beans.
How to make it keto
Confirm no breading or flour dredging on the fish. Explicitly request keto-friendly sides only, avoiding rice, tortillas, potatoes, or any starchy vegetables. Ensure sauces are butter or oil-based without thickeners.
Watch out for
Breading or flour dredging on the fish, sugary marinades, starchy vegetable sides, hidden thickeners in 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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