سمك بالفرن بالزيت والليمون
Baked Fish with Lemon and Olive Oil
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Egyptian dishes.
What it is
Whole or filleted fresh fish (such as sea bass, bream, or red snapper) simply baked in the oven with a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, crushed garlic, and aromatic herbs like dill or parsley.
Key ingredients
Whole fish or fillets, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, fresh dill/parsley, salt, black pepper, cumin.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are baked alongside the fish. Confirm no added sugar in any marinade or sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سمك بالفرن بالزيت والليمون بدون بطاطس أو خضروات نشوية معه. تأكد أن الصلصة أو التتبيلة خالية من السكر.
For the سمك بالفرن بالزيت والليمون, no potatoes or starchy vegetables baked with it. Please confirm no added sugar in marinade or sauce.
Watch out for
Minimal carbs from lemon juice and garlic. Ensure no carb-rich accompaniments are served.
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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