Amêijoas na Cataplana (Sem Pão)
Clams in Cataplana (Bread-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread to be served with or added to the cataplana. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh clams steamed and cooked in a traditional cataplana (copper clam-shaped pot) with olive oil, garlic, white wine, herbs, and often some bell peppers and tomatoes. This version specifically requests no bread, focusing solely on the succulent clams and aromatic sauce, making it an excellent keto option.
Key ingredients
Clams, olive oil, garlic, white wine (small amount), bell peppers, tomatoes (small amount), cilantro, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread to be served with or added to the cataplana. Confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce.
Watch out for
White wine in the sauce, small amounts of carbs from bell peppers and tomatoes. Bread often served for dipping sauce.
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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