Chermoula-Marinated Grilled Fish
Grilled Fish with Moroccan Herbs
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breading on the fish. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Fresh whole fish (such as sea bass, sole, or sardines) or fillets, generously coated in chermoula, a vibrant Moroccan marinade of fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley), garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and spices (cumin, paprika), then grilled to perfection.
Key ingredients
Whole fish/fillets, cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no breading on the fish. Request without any starchy side dishes like rice or potatoes. A green salad or extra cooked low-carb vegetables would be a suitable substitute.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
السمك المشوي، من فضلك بدون تغطية دقيق، أرز أو بطاطس. ممكن سلطة خضراء أو خضار مطبوخة بدلاً منها؟
Please serve the grilled fish without breading, rice, or potatoes. Can I have a green salad or cooked vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Breading on fish, carby sides (rice, potatoes, bread). The marinade itself is typically very low carb.
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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