Grilovani šaran / Orada / Brancin (keto modified)
Grilled Carp / Sea Bream / Sea Bass with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request grilled low-carb vegetables or a side salad (with oil and vinegar dressing) instead of potatoes or rice. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A whole grilled fish, typically carp from Skadar Lake, or sea bream/sea bass from the Adriatic coast, simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and olive oil, then cooked to perfection. Served with a side of grilled low-carb vegetables (like zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers) or a simple green salad, instead of the traditional potato or rice accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (carp, sea bream, or sea bass), olive oil, lemon, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers.
How to make it keto
Request grilled low-carb vegetables or a side salad (with oil and vinegar dressing) instead of potatoes or rice.
Watch out for
Traditional potato or rice sides, potential sweet glazes on fish.
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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