Calamares Fritos Keto (con Harina de Almendras)
Keto Fried Calamari (with Almond Flour Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to request that the calamari be breaded with almond flour or offered unbreaded. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Puerto Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh calamari rings and tentacles lightly coated in a seasoned almond flour mixture and quickly deep-fried to a golden, crispy perfection. Served with fresh lemon wedges and a low-carb dipping sauce like an aioli or unsweetened marinara.
Key ingredients
Calamari rings and tentacles, almond flour, egg, seasonings (salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika), frying oil (e.g., canola, olive oil), lemon wedges.
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to request that the calamari be breaded with almond flour or offered unbreaded. Ensure any dipping sauce is sugar-free (e.g., plain aioli, unsweetened marinara).
Watch out for
Traditional wheat flour breading, sugary dipping sauces (e.g., sweet chili sauce, sweet marinara), cross-contamination if fried in oil shared with high-carb items.
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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