Karkaleca të Fërguara me Hudhra dhe Vaj Ulliri
Fried Shrimp with Garlic and Olive Oil
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no breading (e.g., flour or cornmeal) is used. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Albanian dishes.
What it is
Fresh shrimp quickly pan-fried in generous olive oil with plenty of minced garlic, seasoned with salt and pepper. This dish is a flavorful seafood option, often served as a meze.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, parsley (optional).
How to make it keto
Confirm no breading (e.g., flour or cornmeal) is used. Ensure it's prepared simply with olive oil and garlic. Ask for no lemon if desired, as it's not strictly traditional to this specific fried version.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
A mund të konfirmoni që nuk përdoret panim? Gatuajeni thjesht me vaj ulliri dhe hudhra. Ju lutem pa limon.
Please confirm no breading is used. Prepare simply with olive oil and garlic. I'd prefer no lemon with it.
Watch out for
Flour/breading for frying, hidden sugars in sauces, serving with carb-rich sides.
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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