Calamares a la plancha
Grilled Squid
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Spanish dishes.
What it is
Fresh squid, often whole or cut into rings, simply grilled 'a la plancha' (on a flat-top griddle) with olive oil, garlic, and parsley, served with lemon.
Key ingredients
Squid, olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, lemon.
Optional tweaks
CRITICAL: Ensure it is 'a la plancha' (grilled) and NOT 'a la romana' (breaded and deep-fried). Confirm no high-carb side dishes are included.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Los Calamares, por favor, a la plancha, no a la romana. ¿Podría confirmar que no llevan acompañamientos altos en carbohidratos?
For the Calamares, I need them 'a la plancha', not 'a la romana'. Please confirm no high-carb sides.
Watch out for
The primary risk is confusion with 'Calamares a la Romana' which is heavily breaded. Also, often served with rice or potatoes as a side.
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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