Pescado a la Plancha/Parrilla
Grilled Fish
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Paraguayan dishes.
What it is
Fresh river fish, such as pacu, surubí, or dorado, simply grilled or pan-fried with salt and pepper. Often served with a wedge of lemon.
Key ingredients
Whole fish or fish fillet, olive oil/cooking oil, salt, pepper, lemon.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugary glazes or marinades. Request no side dishes like rice, mandioca (cassava), or fried potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Pescado a la Plancha, por favor: sin adobos o glaseados dulces. Sin arroz, mandioca ni papas fritas.
For the Pescado a la Plancha, please, no sugary glazes or marinades. No rice, mandioca, or fried potatoes.
Watch out for
Sugary glazes, carb-heavy side dishes automatically included.
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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