Loup de Mer Grillé
Grilled Sea Bass with Green Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or rice. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A whole sea bass, simply grilled or pan-fried, often seasoned with herbs, olive oil, and lemon for a light and fresh flavor. Typically served with potatoes or rice, which should be replaced with low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Whole sea bass, olive oil, lemon, herbs (thyme, rosemary), salt, pepper, butter (for vegetables), green beans, asparagus.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes or rice. Ask for steamed or sautéed low-carb green vegetables (e.g., green beans, asparagus, broccoli, spinach) instead. Confirm fish is simply grilled or pan-fried with oil/butter and no breading or sugary glazes.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Sans pommes de terre, riz ou pain, s'il vous plaît. Puis-je avoir des légumes verts grillés ou vapeur à la place ? Sans sauces sucrées, s'il vous plaît.
No potatoes, rice, or bread. Grilled/steamed green vegetables instead, please. Confirm no sugary glazes or sauces.
Watch out for
High-carb accompaniments, hidden sugar in sauces or marinades.
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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