Chicharro Assado com Molho à Pescador (e Salada Verde)
Baked Horse Mackerel with Fisherman's Sauce (and Green Salad)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes are served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Horse mackerel baked whole until tender, served with 'Molho à Pescador,' a rich sauce made from olive oil, garlic, onions, peppers, and tomato. Typically accompanied by boiled potatoes, which should be replaced with a simple green salad.
Key ingredients
Horse mackerel (chicharro), olive oil, garlic, onion, bell peppers, tomatoes, white wine, fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro), salt, pepper, mixed green salad.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes are served. Confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour or sugar. Request a simple green salad with vinaigrette.
Watch out for
Potatoes as a side, sugar in tomato sauce base, flour in thicker sauces.
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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