Kalmakhi Shkmeruli-style (Keto-Friendly)
Trout in Creamy Garlic Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request the sauce to be made with heavy cream or full-fat matsoni, ensuring no milk, flour, or other starches are used as thickeners. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A keto-adapted dish inspired by the famous Shkmeruli (chicken in garlic sauce), featuring pan-fried or baked trout. The fish is smothered in a rich, creamy garlic sauce made with heavy cream (or full-fat matsoni) and abundant fresh garlic, ensuring a decadent and flavorful keto experience without flour thickeners.
Key ingredients
Trout fillet, fresh garlic, heavy cream (or full-fat Matsoni), butter, salt, black pepper, fresh dill or cilantro.
How to make it keto
Request the sauce to be made with heavy cream or full-fat matsoni, ensuring no milk, flour, or other starches are used as thickeners. Served without bread for dipping.
Say this to the waiter (Georgian)
კალმახი შქმერულად გთხოვთ მოამზადოთ სქელი ნაღებით ან ცხიმიანი მაწვნით. სოუსში არ გამოიყენოთ რძე, ფქვილი ან სხვა სახამებელი. პურის გარეშე მიირთვით.
For Kalmakhi Shkmeruli-style, please make the sauce with heavy cream or full-fat matsoni. No milk, flour, or starches for thickening. Serve without bread.
Watch out for
Traditional Shkmeruli sometimes uses milk (lactose carbs) or a touch of flour as a thickener. Often served with bread for dipping in the sauce.
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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