Pescado a la Plancha (con Guarnición Keto)
Grilled Fish (with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: specify grilled plain with salt and pepper. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Uruguayan dishes.
What it is
Fresh white fish (such as merluza or brótola) grilled with minimal seasoning. The focus is on ensuring appropriate keto side dishes are served.
Key ingredients
White fish fillet (e.g., hake, cod), olive oil, salt, pepper. Served with steamed broccoli or a simple green salad.
How to make it keto
Specify grilled plain with salt and pepper. Request substitution of traditional carb sides (fries, rice, mashed potatoes) with steamed green vegetables (broccoli, spinach) or a simple green salad with olive oil and vinegar.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Pescado a la Plancha, por favor, solo a la plancha con sal y pimienta. Sin papas fritas, arroz o puré. Con vegetales verdes al vapor o ensalada verde simple con aceite y vinagre.
Pescado a la Plancha: grill plain with salt/pepper. No fries, rice, or mashed potatoes. Serve with steamed green veggies or a plain green salad (oil/vinegar).
Watch out for
Sugary marinades, breading if pan-fried (request grilled), high-carb traditional 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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