Grilled Fish (e.g., Snapper)
Grilled Whole Fish or Fillet
Yes, with a tweak: request 'plain grilled' with only oil, salt, pepper, lime, and herbs. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Trinidadian dishes.
What it is
A whole snapper or a generous fish fillet, seasoned simply with garlic, fresh herbs, and lime juice, then perfectly grilled to highlight the natural flavors of the fresh seafood.
Key ingredients
Whole fish or fillet (e.g., Snapper, Kingfish), cooking oil (e.g., olive oil), fresh garlic, fresh chadon beni, thyme, parsley, fresh lime juice, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request 'plain grilled' with only oil, salt, pepper, lime, and herbs. Confirm 'no sugary marinades' or sauces are used. Explicitly state 'no carby sides' such as french fries, provisions, rice, or sweet potato mash.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades (e.g., ketchup-based sauces, sweet chili sauce), and all common restaurant-served high-carb side dishes like french fries, rice, provisions, or sweet plantains.
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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