Poisson Grillé (Grilled Fish with Keto Sides)
Grilled Fish with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, fries, or bread. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Algerian dishes.
What it is
Fresh whole fish, often sea bream or sea bass, grilled to perfection and seasoned with salt, pepper, lemon, and herbs. In a restaurant, it would typically come with rice or fries, which must be replaced with low-carb alternatives.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., sea bream, sea bass), olive oil, lemon, garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, optionally bell peppers or onions grilled alongside.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, fries, or bread. Ask for a side of steamed or grilled low-carb vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans, spinach) cooked in olive oil or butter. Ensure no sugary marinades are used.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سمك مشوي من فضلك، بدون أرز أو بطاطا مقلية أو خبز. أريد معه خضار مطبوخة بالبخار أو مشوية (بروكلي، سبانخ) بزيت الزيتون أو الزبدة. وبدون تتبيلة سكرية.
For Poisson Grillé, no rice, fries, or bread. Please serve with steamed/grilled low-carb vegetables like broccoli/spinach, with olive oil/butter. No sugary marinade.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades, non-keto sauces, default carb sides (rice, fries, bread).
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.
More on the Algerian menuAll 180 Algerian dishes ›
