Fish Chermoula (Keto Modified)
Grilled Fish with Moroccan Herb Marinade (Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, potatoes, or bread. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Fresh fish (e.g., sea bass, snapper, or cod) marinated in a vibrant chermoula sauce made with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and spices, then grilled or baked to perfection.
Key ingredients
Whole fish or fillets, cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, potatoes, or bread. Ask for a side of plain green salad or grilled low-carb vegetables instead.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
السمك بالشرمولة من فضلك بدون أرز، بطاطس أو خبز. أود سلطة خضراء بسيطة أو خضروات مشوية قليلة الكربوهيدرات بدلاً من ذلك.
For the Fish Chermoula, please no rice, potatoes, or bread. I'd like a plain green salad or grilled low-carb vegetables instead.
Watch out for
Usually served with white rice or potatoes; the chermoula itself is keto-friendly unless sugar is added, which is rare for this marinade.
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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