Cataplana de Marisco (Sem Carbohidratos)
Portuguese Seafood Stew (No Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice or bread is served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A vibrant and flavorful seafood stew cooked in a traditional copper cataplana pot, typically featuring a variety of shellfish and fish. Usually served with rice or bread, but the stew itself can be keto if prepared without high-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Various seafood (prawns, clams, mussels, white fish), olive oil, garlic, onions (moderate), bell peppers (moderate), tomatoes (moderate), white wine (alcohol carbs usually cook off), herbs (cilantro, parsley), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice or bread is served. Confirm no potatoes or high-carb root vegetables are added to the stew. Ask for extra leafy greens or low-carb vegetables (if available) to be added, or served on the side. Request to limit onions/bell peppers if very carb-sensitive.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
A Cataplana de Marisco, por favor. Sem arroz nem pão. Pode confirmar que não leva batatas ou vegetais com alto teor de hidratos? Gostaria de mais verdes ou legumes de baixo carboidrato. Se possível, menos cebola/pimentos.
I'd like the Cataplana de Marisco. Please, no rice or bread. Confirm no potatoes or high-carb root vegetables in the stew. Can I have extra leafy greens or low-carb vegetables with it? Less onion/bell pepper, please.
Watch out for
Traditional sides (rice, bread). Potentially significant amounts of onions, bell peppers, or tomatoes if overused in the stew. White wine used in cooking might leave trace carbs. Some recipes may include a small amount of potato as a thickener, which should be avoided.
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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