Palaġġju Mixwi bil-Ħxejjex (Keto-Style)
Grilled Wahoo with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, rice, or bread. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh local Wahoo (Palaġġju) fillet, simply grilled with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and herbs. Served with a medley of grilled or steamed non-starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Wahoo fillet, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper. Keto vegetables (e.g., zucchini, bell peppers, asparagus, broccoli).
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, rice, or bread. Confirm no sugary marinades. Ensure only keto-friendly vegetables are served.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Palaġġju Mixwi, l-ebda patata, ross jew ħobż. Jekk jogħġbok ikkonferma l-ebda immarinat biz-zokkor u ħaxix keto-friendly biss.
For the Palaġġju Mixwi bil-Ħxejjex, no potatoes, rice, or bread. Please confirm no sugary marinades and only keto-friendly vegetables.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades, high-carb sides (potatoes, rice), starchy vegetables, excess lemon (though minimal in this context).
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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