Midye Tava (Unfloured)
Pan-Fried Mussels (No Batter)
Yes, with a tweak: request the mussels to be pan-fried WITHOUT any flour batter. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh, succulent mussels pan-fried in rich butter or olive oil with fragrant garlic and a kick of red pepper flakes, meticulously prepared without any flour-based batter. This flavorful seafood mezze is served hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Key ingredients
Mussels, butter/olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the mussels to be pan-fried WITHOUT any flour batter. Ensure no bread is served for dipping.
Watch out for
Traditionally, 'Midye Tava' often refers to mussels fried in a heavy flour batter. Explicitly requesting 'unfloured' or 'no batter' is essential. Often served with a side of bread for dipping.
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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