Røget Makrel med Peberrodscreme og Keto Grøntsager
Smoked Mackerel with Horseradish Cream and Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread, no potatoes, and no sweet pickles. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Danish dishes.
What it is
A delicious and robust Danish dish featuring a rich, oily smoked mackerel fillet, a staple in Nordic cuisine. It's served with a vibrant and sharp horseradish cream, which perfectly complements the fish. For a keto diet, this dish is presented without the traditional rye bread or new potatoes, accompanied instead by fresh, crisp non-starchy vegetables or a simple green salad.
Key ingredients
Smoked mackerel fillet, heavy cream, freshly grated or prepared horseradish, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, black pepper, mixed greens, cucumber, radishes, or steamed green vegetables.
How to make it keto
Request no bread, no potatoes, and no sweet pickles. Confirm the horseradish cream is unsweetened and thickened with cream only.
Say this to the waiter (Danish)
Ingen brød, ingen kartofler og ingen søde syltede agurker, tak. Er peberrodscremen usødet og kun jævnet med fløde?
No bread, no potatoes, and no sweet pickles, please. Is the horseradish cream unsweetened and thickened only with cream?
Watch out for
Traditionally served with rye bread or potatoes. Some prepared horseradish sauces can contain sugar. Pickled vegetables often served alongside may be sweetened.
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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