Pečena Pastrva
Baked Trout with Garlic and Olive Oil
Yes, with a tweak: request without potato or any flour/cornmeal coating. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Croatian dishes.
What it is
A whole fresh trout, often from a local river or fish farm, baked simply with garlic, fresh herbs, and ample olive oil. A delightful freshwater fish dish.
Key ingredients
Whole trout, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, lemon. (Keto side: simple green salad or roasted vegetables)
How to make it keto
Request without potato or any flour/cornmeal coating. Ask for a side of simple green salad (without sugary dressing) or roasted non-starchy vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim pastrvu bez krumpira i bez brašna. Može li zelena salata (bez slatkog preljeva) ili pečeno povrće umjesto toga?
Please serve the trout without potato or flour coating. Can I have a green salad without sugary dressing or roasted vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Potatoes served as a side, bread, hidden flour in preparation (unlikely for plain baked fish).
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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