Camarones al Ajillo
Garlic Shrimp
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Puerto Rican dishes.
What it is
Plump shrimp quickly sautéed in a generous amount of olive oil with copious garlic, often finished with butter, a splash of white wine or lemon juice, and fresh parsley.
Key ingredients
Shrimp (peeled, deveined), olive oil, fresh garlic, butter, sea salt, black pepper, fresh parsley, optional dry white wine or lemon juice.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce. Ensure no hidden sugars in any pre-made marinades or sauces. Request it served without rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Los Camarones al Ajillo: que la salsa no lleve harina ni maicena. ¿No hay azúcares ocultos en la salsa? Sin arroz ni pan.
Camarones al Ajillo: please ensure no flour or cornstarch in the sauce, and no hidden sugars. Serve without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Flour or cornstarch thickeners, hidden sugars in pre-made sauces, and the common accompaniments of rice or bread.
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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