Sardeles Skaras
Grilled Sardines (with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no carby sides such as rice, potatoes, bread, or grilled vegetables that might be glazed with sugar. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Cypriot dishes.
What it is
Fresh sardines, simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and oregano, then grilled to perfection until crispy-skinned and tender. Typically served with a generous drizzle of olive oil and a lemon wedge, omitting any starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Fresh sardines, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, dried oregano, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no carby sides such as rice, potatoes, bread, or grilled vegetables that might be glazed with sugar. A simple green salad (without sweet dressing) is a good alternative.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Σαρδέλες Σχάρας, παρακαλώ χωρίς ρύζι, πατάτες, ψωμί ή λαχανικά με γλυκιά επικάλυψη. Μια απλή πράσινη σαλάτα χωρίς γλυκιά σος.
Sardeles Skaras, please no rice, potatoes, bread, or sweet-glazed vegetables. A simple green salad, no sweet dressing, would be great.
Watch out for
The fish itself is very low carb. The main risk is high-carb side dishes that commonly accompany grilled fish in restaurants. Confirm no marinades containing sugar are used.
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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