Pescado Zarandeado
Butterflied Grilled Fish
Yes, with a tweak: request "sin arroz y sin tortillas" (without rice and without tortillas). About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole butterflied fish (often red snapper or similar) marinated in a savory sauce and grilled over coals, giving it a smoky flavor and tender, flaky flesh.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Red Snapper, Tilapia), lime juice, soy sauce (or Maggi seasoning), Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chiles, olive oil/butter, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request "sin arroz y sin tortillas" (without rice and without tortillas). Inquire about the marinade ingredients; specifically ask if it contains sugar, ketchup, or excessive soy sauce (which can contain wheat/sugar). If served with high-carb side vegetables, ask to omit them.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Pescado Zarandeado, por favor, sin arroz y sin tortillas. ¿El adobo lleva azúcar, ketchup o salsa de soja? Sin verduras con almidón.
My Pescado Zarandeado, please without rice or tortillas. Does the marinade contain sugar, ketchup, or soy sauce? Please omit any high-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Marinade may contain sugar, soy sauce (which can contain wheat/sugar and HFCS), ketchup (high fructose corn syrup), or Maggi seasoning (MSG and sugar).
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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