Grilled Sardines Moroccan Style (Keto Modified with Salad)
Grilled Sardines with Moroccan Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread, fries, or other starchy sides. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh whole sardines, often butterflied and stuffed with a chermoula marinade (garlic, cilantro, cumin, paprika), then grilled. A staple along the Moroccan coast. Keto-friendly when served simply with a Moroccan salad (diced tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olive oil) instead of bread or fries.
Key ingredients
Fresh sardines, garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, paprika, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper. Served with tomato, cucumber, onion salad.
How to make it keto
Request no bread, fries, or other starchy sides. Ask for a simple Moroccan salad as an accompaniment.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
السردين المشوي، من فضلك بدون خبز أو بطاطس مقلية. وتأكد لي الشرمولة مافيها سكر.
For the Sardines Grillées, please no bread or fries. Confirm the chermoula marinade has no sugar.
Watch out for
Marinades typically contain minimal carbs. The main risk is the default carb-heavy sides that usually accompany grilled fish in a restaurant.
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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