Gambari bil Harissa
Shrimp with Harissa and Garlic
Yes, with a tweak: confirm harissa paste does not contain added sugars or high-carb fillers. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent shrimp sautéed quickly in olive oil with generous amounts of minced garlic, a fiery kick from authentic harissa paste, and a splash of fresh lemon juice. Finished with fresh cilantro.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, olive oil, garlic, harissa paste, lemon juice, fresh cilantro, salt.
How to make it keto
Confirm harissa paste does not contain added sugars or high-carb fillers. Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. Omit any bread or rice usually served with it.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الجمبري بالهريسة، هل الهريسة خالية من السكر أو الإضافات؟ وتأكد أن الصلصة ليست سميكة بالدقيق أو النشا. وبدون خبز أو أرز، من فضلك.
For the Gambari bil Harissa, confirm harissa has no added sugar or fillers. Ensure no flour or starch thickens the sauce. No bread or rice, please.
Watch out for
Harissa paste can sometimes contain sugar; serving with bread or rice; using flour/starch as a thickener.
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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