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Grilled Salt and Chili Prawns
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in the marinade. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Vietnamese dishes.
What it is
Large prawns or shrimp marinated simply with salt, chili flakes, garlic, and often a touch of sugar, then grilled to perfection. Usually served with a simple lime and chili dipping sauce.
Key ingredients
Prawns/Shrimp, salt, chili powder/flakes, black pepper, garlic, cooking oil, often a dash of sugar.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar in the marinade. Ask for the dipping sauce to be made without sugar, or opt for a simple fish sauce with lime and chili.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the marinade and/or dipping sauce.
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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