Petingas Salteadas (sem Panar) com Salada Verde
Sautéed Small Fish (Unbreaded) with Green Salad
Yes, with a tweak: ensure fish is sautéed or pan-fried without any flour or breading. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
Small, fresh fish (like whitebait or sardines) lightly sautéed in olive oil with garlic and herbs, served with a simple green salad. The dish is modified to omit traditional flour-based pan-frying, ensuring it remains low-carb. Ensure no breading is used for preparation.
Key ingredients
Petingas (small fish), olive oil, garlic, fresh cilantro/parsley, salt, pepper, mixed green salad (lettuce, rocket, spinach), olive oil, vinegar (for dressing).
How to make it keto
Ensure fish is sautéed or pan-fried without any flour or breading. Request salad dressing on the side (olive oil and vinegar preferred).
Watch out for
Hidden flour in frying, sugary salad dressings.
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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