Keto Pescado en Escabeche
Keto Marinated Fish (Cold Plate)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugar is added to the marinade. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Uruguayan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional cold appetizer or light meal, consisting of pieces of cooked white fish (such as hake) marinated in a tangy and aromatic mixture of olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and thinly sliced onions and bell peppers. It develops flavor as it sits.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets (e.g., hake), olive oil, white wine vinegar, onions, bell peppers (red, green), garlic, bay leaves, whole black peppercorns, salt.
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugar is added to the marinade. Request minimal carrots if they are typically included, as carrots are higher in carbs.
Watch out for
Excess onions or carrots in the marinade, potential added sugar in some commercial escabeche preparations.
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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