Grilovana Riba
Grilled Fish with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request the fish to be grilled simply with oil and herbs, no sugary marinades. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Fresh whole fish (often sea bream, sea bass, or trout) simply grilled with olive oil, garlic, and herbs. A staple along the Montenegrin coast. Usually served with 'blitva sa krompirom' (chard with potatoes); the potatoes must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Orada/Sea Bream, Brancin/Sea Bass), olive oil, garlic, parsley, lemon, salt, pepper. Side of chard (without potatoes).
How to make it keto
Request the fish to be grilled simply with oil and herbs, no sugary marinades. Crucially, ask for 'blitva bez krompira' (chard without potatoes) or other grilled low-carb vegetables (zucchini, eggplant) or a simple green salad as a side.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Grilovana Riba, molim vas jednostavno sa uljem i začinima, bez slatke marinade. Kao prilog bih blitvu bez krompira, grilovano povrće ili zelenu salatu.
Grilovana Riba: simply grilled with oil and herbs, no sugary marinade. For a side, blitva without potatoes, grilled vegetables, or a green salad.
Watch out for
Potato-based side dishes (like blitva sa krompirom), sugary glazes or marinades (uncommon for simple grilled fish, but always confirm).
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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