Зубатка Жареная (Кето)
Pan-Fried Wolffish / Catfish (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Russian dishes.
What it is
A popular fish dish, particularly in northern Russian cuisine. Thick fillets of wolffish (or sometimes catfish, known as zubatka for wolffish) are pan-fried until golden and tender. This dish is naturally keto-friendly when prepared simply with oil, salt, and pepper, without any breading.
Key ingredients
Wolffish or Catfish fillets, cooking oil, salt, pepper, lemon wedge.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no breading or flour dusting. Ensure no sugary marinades are used.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Зубатка Жареная, пожалуйста. Без панировки и муки. Маринад без сахара?
Зубатка Жареная, please. No breading, no flour. Is the marinade sugar-free?
Watch out for
Traditional flour-based breading is a common method for frying fish. Some restaurants may use sugary glazes or marinades.
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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