Trinidadian Escovitch Fish (No Breading, Sugar-Free)
Spicy Pan-Fried Fish with Pickled Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breading is used on the fish. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Pan-fried fish (typically snapper or kingfish) marinated and topped with a vibrant, spicy, and tangy medley of pickled onions, bell peppers, and Scotch bonnet peppers in a vinegar-based sauce. Prepared without breading and any added sugar in the marinade.
Key ingredients
Kingfish or Snapper fillets, vinegar, onion, bell peppers (red, green), Scotch bonnet peppers, garlic, fresh herbs (chadon beni/culantro, thyme, parsley), olive oil, black pepper, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no breading is used on the fish. Confirm the pickled vegetable marinade is made without added sugar. Request minimal or no carrots in the pickle to keep carb count low.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made marinades or a restaurant's default recipe for escovitch sauce. Carrots are sometimes included in escovitch, which are higher in carbs.
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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