Lignje na žaru
Grilled Squid
Yes, with a tweak: request squid grilled with only olive oil, salt, and pepper. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Croatian dishes.
What it is
Tender squid, often whole or cleaned tubes, grilled until lightly charred and served simply with olive oil, garlic, and parsley.
Key ingredients
Fresh squid, olive oil, garlic, fresh parsley, lemon, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request squid grilled with only olive oil, salt, and pepper. Explicitly ask for no potatoes, fries, or 'blitva s krumpirom'. Opt for plain blitva or a green salad with olive oil and vinegar.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim Lignje na žaru samo na maslinovom ulju, soli i papru. Bez krumpira, pomfrita ili blitve s krumpirom. Molim blitvu ili zelenu salatu s maslinovim uljem i octom.
Please grill the Lignje na žaru with only olive oil, salt, and pepper. No potatoes, fries, or blitva s krumpirom. I'd like plain blitva or a green salad with oil and vinegar.
Watch out for
Potatoes, fries, or potato-based sides. Bread served alongside. Potential hidden sugars in marinades or 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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