Grilled Moroccan Sardines with Lemon (No Sides)
Grilled Whole Sardines with Lemon and Herbs
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread, fries, or any other starchy accompaniments. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Fresh whole sardines, typically marinated simply with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and paprika, then grilled until crispy. A popular and naturally keto-friendly dish, especially along the coast.
Key ingredients
Whole sardines, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, parsley.
How to make it keto
Request no bread, fries, or any other starchy accompaniments. Confirm the marinade contains no sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سردين مشوي بالليمون: لو سمحت، بدون خبز أو بطاطا مقلية أو أي إضافات نشوية. وهل ممكن التأكد أن التتبيلة لا تحتوي على سكر؟
Grilled Moroccan Sardines with Lemon: no bread, fries, or starchy sides, please. And confirm the marinade is sugar-free.
Watch out for
None inherent in the dish itself, but traditional sides like bread or fries are high carb and must be avoided.
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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