Sardinha na Brasa com Azeite e Limão
Grilled Sardines with Olive Oil and Lemon
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Fresh sardines, simply seasoned and grilled over charcoal until crispy-skinned and juicy, then drizzled with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. A popular beachside snack or light meal.
Key ingredients
Whole fresh sardines, olive oil, lemon, salt, black pepper, parsley or cilantro for garnish.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breading or flour is used before grilling. Request without any high-carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
A Sardinha na Brasa, por favor, sem farinha ou empanado. E sem acompanhamentos com muito carboidrato, por favor.
For the Sardinha na Brasa, please prepare it without breading or flour. Also, no high-carb sides, please.
Watch out for
Often served with bread or farofa. Some places might lightly flour fish before grilling for extra crispiness.
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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