Pagru Mixwi bil-Ħxejjex
Grilled Sea Bream with Mediterranean Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, rice, or bread. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole fresh Sea Bream (Pagru), seasoned with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and local herbs, then perfectly grilled. Traditionally served with potatoes, for keto, it is accompanied by a generous portion of mixed Mediterranean vegetables such as grilled bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant.
Key ingredients
Whole sea bream, olive oil, lemon, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, cherry tomatoes (optional).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, rice, or bread. Ensure the accompanying vegetables are non-starchy (e.g., green salad, grilled zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers) and prepared without sugar or high-carb sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Il-Pagru Mixwi bil-Ħxejjex, jekk jogħġbok mingħajr patata, ross jew ħobż. Il-ħaxix irid ikun bla lamtu, mingħajr zokkor jew zlazi b'ħafna karboidrati.
For the Pagru Mixwi bil-Ħxejjex, no potatoes, rice, or bread. Veg should be non-starchy, no sugar or high-carb sauces.
Watch out for
Potatoes or other starchy sides (if not explicitly omitted), hidden sugars in vegetable marinades or sauces, carrots sometimes used in mixed vegetables.
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.
More on the Maltese menuAll 176 Maltese dishes ›
