Loimulohi
Flame-Cooked Salmon with Lemon and Dill
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Finnish dishes.
What it is
A traditional Finnish delicacy, salmon cooked slowly by an open flame on a plank of wood, resulting in a moist, smoky, and incredibly flavorful fish. Simply served with lemon and fresh dill.
Key ingredients
Salmon fillet, lemon, fresh dill, salt, black pepper, butter (often melted over the finished dish).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugary marinades are used. Request any accompanying sauces or sides be keto-friendly, such as a side of melted butter, a lemon wedge, and fresh dill. Avoid any traditional potato or rye bread accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Loimulohi: Ei sokerisia marinadeja. Vain keto-ystävällisiä lisukkeita: sulatettua voita, sitruunalohko ja tuoretta tilliä. Ei perunaa tai ruisleipää.
Loimulohi: No sugary marinades. Keto-friendly sides only: melted butter, lemon wedge, and fresh dill. No potatoes or rye bread.
Watch out for
Sugary glazes, carby side dishes, non-keto sauces.
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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