Orada ili Brancin u Soli
Whole Sea Bream or Sea Bass in Salt Crust with Olive Oil
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Croatian dishes.
What it is
A whole sea bream (orada) or sea bass (brancin) baked entirely encased in a thick salt crust. This traditional cooking method locks in moisture and flavor, resulting in incredibly tender fish. The crust is cracked open at the table, and the fish is served simply with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs.
Key ingredients
Whole sea bream or sea bass, coarse sea salt, egg whites (as a binder for the salt crust), fresh herbs (rosemary, parsley), lemon (optional, for serving), extra virgin olive oil.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto. Ensure no potatoes (krumpir) or 'blitva s krumpirom' (swiss chard with potatoes) or any other starchy sides are served. Request a simple green salad instead.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim Oradu ili Brancin u Soli. Molim bez krumpira, blitve s krumpirom ili drugih škrobnih priloga. Možete li mi donijeti zelenu salatu?
I'd like the Orada ili Brancin u Soli. Please, no potatoes, blitva s krumpirom, or other starchy sides. Can I have a simple green salad instead?
Watch out for
Almost always served with potatoes or blitva with potatoes. It is crucial to explicitly request only the fish with olive oil and perhaps a simple green salad.
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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