Pan-Fried Snapper (Trini Style, No Breading)
Pan-Fried Snapper with Sautéed Greens
Yes, with a tweak: emphasize NO flour or breading on the fish. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Trinidadian dishes.
What it is
A whole pan-fried snapper, seasoned with authentic Trinidadian herbs and spices like garlic, shado beni, and peppers. Prepared without any flour coating and served with a side of sautéed low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Whole red snapper, garlic, shado beni (culantro), pimento peppers, thyme, lime juice, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil (for frying).
How to make it keto
Emphasize NO flour or breading on the fish. Request no provisions (plantain, potato, cassava) or rice. Ask for a side of steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables like broccoli, spinach, or green beans.
Watch out for
Flour/cornstarch breading if not explicitly omitted, hidden sugars in marinades, high-carb side dishes.
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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