Peshk i Fërguar me Hudhra dhe Vaj Ulliri
Pan-Fried Fish with Garlic and Olive Oil
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour, cornmeal, or any breading is used for frying. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Albanian dishes.
What it is
A whole fresh white fish (such as Koran or Levrek) or fillets, lightly pan-fried in rich olive oil until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender. Finished with fresh garlic, parsley, and a squeeze of lemon.
Key ingredients
Whole fish/fillets, olive oil, garlic, fresh parsley, lemon wedges, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no flour, cornmeal, or any breading is used for frying. Request plain pan-fried fish.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Ju lutem, a mund të fërgohet Peshku thjesht në tigan, pa miell, miell misri apo panim?
Please, can the Peshk be plain pan-fried, without any flour, cornmeal, or breading?
Watch out for
Hidden flour dredging/breading for crispiness; must be explicitly avoided.
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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