Ġibjun Mixwi
Grilled Cuttlefish
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Maltese dishes.
What it is
Fresh cuttlefish, typically grilled or pan-fried with liberal amounts of olive oil, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon. It's a flavorful and tender seafood option.
Key ingredients
Cuttlefish, olive oil, garlic, lemon, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Request no bread or any high-carb side dishes. Ensure no breading or flour is used in preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Ġibjun Mixwi, jekk jogħġbok, mingħajr ħobż jew akkumpanjament ieħor b'ħafna karboidrati. Bla panura jew dqiq fil-preparazzjoni.
Ġibjun Mixwi, please serve without bread or high-carb sides. No breading or flour in the preparation, please.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades (rare for this simple preparation), high-carb side dishes (e.g., potatoes, rice), cross-contamination if cooked on a grill with carb-heavy items.
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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