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Keto at Red Lobster: Every Safe Order, With the Carbs Counted

11 diabetic-friendly picks • net carbs as modified • the orange lines are exactly what to say when you order.
Red Lobster can be keto-friendly if you focus on plain lobster, crab, steak, grilled or blackened salmon, mussels, and shrimp scampi while refusing biscuits and starchy sides. Avoid breaded shrimp, fish & chips, pasta dishes, pizza, mac & cheese, fries, desserts, and sugary drinks. For a diabetic keto meal, order seafood or steak with butter, broccoli, or salad and keep sauces on the side.

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FAMILY MEALS & PLATTERS

Family Garlic Shrimp Scampi4g net
“For the Family Garlic Shrimp Scampi, please skip biscuits and starchy sides where possible. I'll be eating the shrimp with non-starchy vegetables or salad.”
Bar Harbor Lobster Bake (Family)8g net
“For the Bar Harbor Lobster Bake Family Meal, I'll be avoiding the pasta and starches. Please include non-starchy vegetables or salad if substitutions are available.”

FISH, CHICKEN & STEAK

Atlantic Salmon (Grilled or Blackened)2g net
“I'll have the Atlantic Salmon blackened or grilled, no biscuits, and no starchy sides. Please sub broccoli or a side salad.”
Sirloin Steak (7 oz)2g net
“I'll have the 7-ounce Sirloin Steak with no biscuits and no starchy sides. Please sub broccoli or a side salad.”
Salmon New Orleans6g net
“I'll have the Salmon New Orleans with sauce on the side, no biscuits, and no starchy sides. Please sub broccoli or a side salad.”

LOBSTER, CRAB & SEAFOOD

Live Maine Lobster (1.25 lb)1g net
“I'll have the Live Maine Lobster with no biscuits and no starchy sides. Please sub broccoli or a side salad.”
Snow Crab Legs1g net
“I'll have the Snow Crab Legs with butter, no biscuits, and no starchy sides. Please sub broccoli or a side salad.”
Rock Lobster Tail Dinner2g net
“I'll have the Rock Lobster Tail Dinner with no biscuits and no potato, rice, or fries. Please sub broccoli or a side salad.”
Lobster Lover's Dream6g net
“I'll have the Lobster Lover's Dream, but please leave off any pasta or starchy sides and no biscuits. Please sub broccoli or a side salad.”

SHRIMP FAVORITES

Garlic Shrimp Scampi4g net
“I'll have the Garlic Shrimp Scampi with no biscuits and no rice, pasta, potato, or fries. Please sub broccoli or a side salad.”

STARTERS AND APPETIZERS

White Wine & Garlic Mussels4g net
“I'll have the White Wine & Garlic Mussels, and please don't bring any bread or biscuits with it.”

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Educational, not medical advice. Nutrition values are estimates based on published information and standard modifications; recipes and menus change - verify with the restaurant when it matters. Talk to your doctor before changing anything that affects your management plan.
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