Psari Skaras (Tsipoura/Lavraki)
Grilled Fish (Sea Bream/Sea Bass)
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Cypriot dishes.
What it is
A whole fresh fish (commonly sea bream or sea bass) seasoned simply and grilled over charcoal, served with lemon and olive oil.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Tsipoura, Lavraki), olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper, dried oregano.
Optional tweaks
Request no potato, rice, or bread sides. Confirm no sugary glazes are used (uncommon for traditional grilled fish but good to check).
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για το Ψάρι Σχάρας, χωρίς πατάτες, ρύζι ή ψωμί παρακαλώ. Μπορείτε να επιβεβαιώσετε ότι δεν έχουν γλυκές σάλτσες;
For the Psari Skaras, no potato, rice, or bread sides, please. Can you confirm no sugary glazes are used?
Watch out for
Only from sides; very low risk otherwise. Lemon may contribute negligible 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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