Škampi na Buzaru
Prawns in Buzara Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no bread (kruh) for dipping. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh prawns cooked in a rich, garlicky sauce made with white wine, olive oil, and fresh tomatoes or tomato paste, often seasoned with parsley.
Key ingredients
Prawns (scampi), olive oil, garlic, white wine, canned crushed tomatoes or fresh tomatoes, fresh parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no bread (kruh) for dipping. Inquire if the sauce contains any added sugar or flour for thickening (less common in authentic buzara but possible in tourist restaurants). Request a side green salad instead of rice or pasta.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim Škampi na Buzaru, bez kruha. Ima li umak dodanog šećera ili brašna? Umjesto riže ili tjestenine, molim zelenu salatu.
I'd like the Škampi na Buzaru, no bread please. Does the sauce have added sugar or flour? I'd prefer a side green salad instead of rice or pasta.
Watch out for
Bread for dipping (standard serving), hidden sugar in canned tomatoes or tomato paste, flour or breadcrumbs used as a thickener in the sauce, large portion of white wine (contains some carbs).
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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