Friture de Calmars et Crevettes (Keto Fried Calamari and Shrimp)
Keto Fried Calamari and Shrimp Platter
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour or breadcrumb coating on the seafood. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Tunisian dishes.
What it is
A popular Tunisian seafood platter featuring deep-fried calamari rings and shrimp, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Modified for keto by ensuring no flour or breadcrumb coating is used, allowing the natural flavor of the seafood to shine.
Key ingredients
Calamari (rings and tentacles), shrimp, frying oil (e.g., olive oil or vegetable oil), lemon wedges, salt, black pepper, paprika (optional). Keto version uses no coating or a light almond flour dusting if available.
How to make it keto
Request no flour or breadcrumb coating on the seafood. Ensure the dish is not served with high-carb sides such as fries or rice, or sugary dipping sauces. Ask for simple lemon wedges for dressing.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
أريد المأكولات البحرية بدون طحين أو بقسماط. من فضلك، بدون بطاطا مقلية أو أرز أو صلصات حلوة. فقط شرائح ليمون.
No flour or breading on the seafood. Please, no fries, rice, or sugary sauces. Just lemon wedges.
Watch out for
Flour or breadcrumb coating on the seafood, high-carb sides (fries, rice), hidden sugars in any accompanying sauces.
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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