Calamares al Ajillo
Garlic Calamari
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Peruvian dishes.
What it is
Tender calamari rings and tentacles quickly sautéed in a fragrant sauce of olive oil, generous amounts of garlic, and fresh parsley.
Key ingredients
Calamari, olive oil, garlic, fresh parsley, white wine or broth, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breading (apanado) and no starchy sides are served. Ask about any added sugar in the seasoning.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Para los Calamares al Ajillo, por favor, sin apanado ni guarniciones con almidón. ¿Tiene azúcar el sazonado?
For Calamares al Ajillo, please no breading or starchy sides. Is there any added sugar in the seasoning?
Watch out for
Minimal carbs from garlic and white wine (most alcohol and some sugar evaporates during cooking). Check for hidden sugars in pre-made garlic pastes.
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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