Papaline na ulju s češnjakom i peršinom
Sprat Sautéed in Olive Oil with Garlic and Parsley
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Croatian dishes.
What it is
Small, fresh sprat (papaline) quickly sautéed in olive oil with minced garlic and fresh parsley. A common, simple, and naturally keto appetizer or light meal, particularly popular in coastal regions.
Key ingredients
Fresh sprat (papaline), olive oil, garlic, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, lemon wedge (for serving).
Optional tweaks
Confirm no flour or breading is used for frying. Ensure it's served plain or with a simple side of lemon.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim potvrdite da Papaline nisu pržene u brašnu. Poslužite ih same, eventualno s limunom.
For the Papaline, please confirm no flour or breading is used. Serve them plain, perhaps with lemon.
Watch out for
Main risk is if fish is floured or breaded before frying. Always confirm 'bez brašna' (without flour).
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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