Kraydes bi Tahini (No Rice)
Baked Shrimp with Tahini Sauce (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that the tahini sauce contains no added sugar or starches. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Plump shrimp baked in a rich and creamy tahini sauce, typically flavored with garlic and lemon. This savory dish is served without its common accompaniment of rice, making it a flavorful keto-friendly main.
Key ingredients
Fresh shrimp, tahini (sesame paste), fresh lemon juice, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, water, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley for garnish.
How to make it keto
Confirm that the tahini sauce contains no added sugar or starches. Explicitly request no rice or bread to be served alongside the dish.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الرجاء التأكد أن صلصة الطحينة خالية من السكر أو النشويات. وبدون أرز أو خبز مع الطبق.
Confirm tahini sauce has no added sugar or starches. No rice or bread with the dish, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made tahini sauces. Cross-contamination with bread or rice if served on the same platter.
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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