Aċċjola fil-Forn bil-Ħxejjex u Tewm
Baked Amberjack with Keto Vegetables and Garlic
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breading or flour is used. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole or fillet of fresh Amberjack (Aċċjola), a prized local fish, baked in the oven with a generous amount of olive oil, garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs. Served alongside roasted low-carb vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and asparagus, instead of traditional potatoes.
Key ingredients
Amberjack (whole or fillet), olive oil, garlic, lemon, fresh parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, served with roasted zucchini and bell peppers.
How to make it keto
Ensure no breading or flour is used. Request to be served without potatoes, rice, or any sugary glazes/marinades. Confirm vegetables are low-carb and simply prepared.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Aċċjola fil-Forn bil-Ħxejjex u Tewm, mingħajr panura jew dqiq. Servi mingħajr patata, ross jew glazes biz-zokkor. Ikkonferma ħaxix b'ftit karboidrati, imħejji sempliċi.
For the Aċċjola fil-Forn bil-Ħxejjex u Tewm, no breading or flour. Serve without potatoes, rice, or sugary glazes. Confirm low-carb vegetables, simply prepared.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades, flour/breadcrumbs on the fish, high-carb side dishes (potatoes, rice) that might be served by default.
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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