Калмари на скара
Grilled Squid
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Bulgarian dishes.
What it is
Fresh squid, often whole or as rings, lightly seasoned and grilled. A popular seafood dish, typically served with a drizzle of olive oil and a wedge of lemon.
Key ingredients
Squid, olive oil, lemon, garlic (optional), parsley, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breading is used (common if offered fried). Request plain grilled squid with olive oil and lemon. Served without any starchy side dishes.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
Калмари на скара, моля, без панировка. Само на скара със зехтин и лимон. Без никакви гарнитури със скорбяла.
Калмари на скара without breading, please. Plain grilled with olive oil and lemon. No starchy side dishes.
Watch out for
Breading if fried, sugary sauces, carby side dishes.
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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