Kebab-e Meygoo
Grilled Shrimp Kabob (without rice)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugar in the marinade. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Iranian dishes.
What it is
Skewers of succulent shrimp, often marinated simply with lemon juice, saffron, olive oil, and spices, then grilled to perfection. A lighter option for seafood lovers.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, olive oil, lemon juice, saffron, garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika.
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugar in the marinade. Request 'no rice' or 'no bread'.
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
برای کباب میگو، لطفاً مطمئن شوید که شکر در مرینیت نیست. و برنج یا نان سرو نشود.
For Kebab-e Meygoo, please confirm no sugar in the marinade. And no rice or bread, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in marinades. Any accompanying sauces (e.g., sweet chili).
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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