Lignje na Žaru (Keto Modified)
Grilled Squid with Lemon and Olive Oil
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, rice, or bread. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Fresh Adriatic squid, grilled until tender, simply dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs. Served with a crisp mixed green salad to maintain keto compliance.
Key ingredients
Squid, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, mixed greens, cucumber, tomato.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, rice, or bread. Ask for a simple mixed green salad with olive oil and vinegar dressing on the side. Confirm no sugary glazes are used.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Bez krompira, pirinča i hleba, molim. Može li jednostavna zelena salata sa maslinovim uljem i sirćetom sa strane? Da li se koristi šećerni preliv?
Please, no potatoes, rice, or bread. A simple green salad with olive oil and vinegar on the side. Is there a sugary glaze used?
Watch out for
Typically served with boiled potatoes or rice. Side bread is common. Salad dressings might contain sugar.
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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