Sanma Shioyaki
Grilled Pacific Saury with Salt
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
A whole pacific saury, lightly salted and grilled until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender and juicy. A seasonal favorite, known for its rich, oily flavor and high omega-3 content.
Key ingredients
Whole pacific saury (Sanma), coarse salt. Often served with a lemon wedge or grated daikon.
Optional tweaks
Ensure it's simply grilled with salt, no sweet marinades or glazes. Omit any rice or potato side dishes. Use lemon/lime if available, and consider skipping grated daikon if strictly carb-conscious.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
さんま塩焼きは、甘いタレや調味料なしで、塩だけで焼いてください。ご飯やポテトは不要です。大根おろしもなしでお願いします。
For the Sanma Shioyaki, please grill it simply with salt, no sweet marinades or glazes. No rice or potato side dishes. Please skip the grated daikon.
Watch out for
Generally very low risk as it's typically just salt-grilled. Small amount of carbs from grated daikon if consumed in large quantities. Sweet glazes are highly uncommon for this dish but worth confirming.
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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