Peshk i Pjekur me Erëza dhe Limon
Baked Fish with Herbs and Lemon
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Albanian dishes.
What it is
A whole fresh fish, such as Levrek (sea bass) or Koce (sea bream), baked to perfection. It is generously drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, infused with slices of fresh lemon, and aromatic Mediterranean herbs like rosemary and thyme, offering a pure and clean flavor.
Key ingredients
Whole fresh fish (e.g., Sea Bream, Sea Bass), extra virgin olive oil, lemon slices, salt, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf.
Optional tweaks
Request the fish to be served plain, without any carb-rich side dishes such as potatoes, rice, or high-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Peshkun e pjekur të thjeshtë, ju lutem, pa patate, oriz apo garnitura të tjera me shumë karbohidrate.
Please serve the Peshk i Pjekur plain, without potatoes, rice, or any other high-carb side dishes.
Watch out for
Accidental side dishes (potatoes, rice); sugary glazes or sauces; flour used to thicken sauces.
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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