Asopao de Marisco (Sin Arroz ni Espesantes)
Seafood Gumbo/Stew (without Rice or Thickeners)
Yes, with a tweak: request *no rice* and confirm *no flour or starch* is used to thicken. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Puerto Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, flavorful stew featuring a variety of seafood (shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, fish chunks) simmered in a rich broth with sofrito, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Modified to omit rice, which is usually served mixed in, and any flour thickeners.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, firm white fish, olive oil, sofrito (onions, garlic, bell peppers, cilantro), diced tomatoes, fish broth, bay leaf, oregano, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request *no rice* and confirm *no flour or starch* is used to thicken. The stew should be served as a soupy, flavorful liquid with generous seafood and vegetable chunks.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with rice mixed in. Some restaurants might use a roux or other thickener. Tomato products can have hidden sugars.
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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