Filete de Pescado a la Plancha
Grilled Fish Fillet
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, no beans, and no plantains. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Nicaraguan dishes.
What it is
A simple and delicious fish fillet, typically white fish like snapper or tilapia, grilled or pan-fried with minimal seasoning.
Key ingredients
Fish fillet, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil or butter for cooking.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, no beans, and no plantains. Ensure no sugary glazes or sauces are used; ask for it simply grilled with oil/butter and lime. Ask for a simple side salad with oil and vinegar.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Filete de Pescado a la Plancha, sin arroz, frijoles ni plátanos. Solo a la plancha con aceite/mantequilla y limón, sin glaseados dulces. Con ensalada simple.
Filete de Pescado a la Plancha: no rice, beans, or plantains. Simply grilled with oil/butter and lime, no sugary glazes. Side salad with oil and vinegar.
Watch out for
Sugary glazes or sauces, high-carb side dishes, sugary salad dressings.
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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