Calamares Rellenos (Keto Modified)
Stuffed Squid (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: this is critical: Confirm the stuffing contains NO breadcrumbs, rice, or other starches. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Spanish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Whole squid bodies carefully stuffed with a savory and aromatic mixture, typically including their own chopped tentacles, herbs, and other seafood or meat, then slow-cooked in a rich, flavorful sauce.
Key ingredients
Whole squid, squid tentacles (chopped), onions, garlic, bell peppers, small amount of tomatoes, olive oil, white wine (mostly evaporated), fish broth, salt, black pepper. (Keto stuffing: ground pork/beef, other seafood, keto vegetables, herbs).
How to make it keto
This is critical: Confirm the stuffing contains NO breadcrumbs, rice, or other starches. Ensure the accompanying sauce is also free of flour thickeners or added sugars.
Watch out for
The most significant risk is high-carb ingredients (breadcrumbs, rice) in the stuffing. Also, flour thickeners or sugar in the sauce, and the carb content from onions/peppers/tomatoes in the sauce.
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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