Cataplana de Marisco (sem acompanhamentos)
Portuguese Seafood Stew (Cataplana) without Carbs
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly state 'sem arroz, sem pão' (no rice, no bread). About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant seafood stew cooked and served in a traditional copper cataplana pot, featuring a variety of shellfish (clams, shrimp, mussels) and white fish, simmered with onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, white wine, and olive oil. Served as a standalone stew, without rice or bread.
Key ingredients
Assorted seafood (clams, shrimp, mussels, cod/hake), olive oil, onions, garlic, bell peppers, fresh/canned tomatoes, white wine, fresh cilantro, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly state 'sem arroz, sem pão' (no rice, no bread). Ask if they use flour as a thickener and request it be omitted.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
A Cataplana de Marisco, por favor, sem arroz e sem pão. Podem confirmar se usam farinha para engrossar e, se sim, podem omitir?
Cataplana de Marisco, please no rice, no bread. Can you confirm if it's thickened with flour and omit it if so?
Watch out for
Natural sugars from tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and white wine. Potential for hidden flour thickeners in some restaurant versions.
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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