Grilled Fish (Denise / Lavrak)
Grilled Sea Bream / Sea Bass
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole grilled fish, commonly Sea Bream (Denise) or Sea Bass (Lavrak), seasoned simply with olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Sea Bream, Sea Bass), olive oil, fresh lemon, salt, black pepper, fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro).
Optional tweaks
Ask for plain grilled fish, ensuring no sugary sauces or high-carb glazes. Request no rice, potatoes, or bread. Opt for a simple side salad (cucumber, less tomato) with olive oil and lemon dressing.
Say this to the waiter (Hebrew)
דניס / לברק בגריל רגיל בבקשה. בלי רטבים מתוקים או זיגוג. בלי אורז, תפוחי אדמה או לחם. סלט צדדי פשוט: יותר מלפפון, פחות עגבנייה, שמן זית ולימון.
Grilled Denise / Lavrak, plain. No sugary sauces or glazes. No rice, potatoes, bread. Simple side salad: more cucumber, less tomato, olive oil, lemon.
Watch out for
Typically very low, unless served with sugary sauces (uncommon for this dish) or high-carb sides such as rice, potatoes, or bread.
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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