Hout Chermoula
Baked Fish with Chermoula Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, rice, or couscous as sides. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole fish (such as sea bream, sardine, or sole) or fillets baked or grilled with chermoula, a vibrant Moroccan herb and spice marinade. The chermoula typically includes fresh cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, paprika, olive oil, and lemon juice, creating a fragrant and zesty flavor.
Key ingredients
Whole fish/fillets, cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, paprika, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper. May include thin slices of bell pepper or tomato.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, rice, or couscous as sides. Ask for a simple green salad instead. Confirm no flour coating if fried, or ask for it simply baked/grilled.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سمك الشرمولة من فضلك بدون بطاطا، رز أو كسكسي. أرجو استبدالها بسلطة خضراء بسيطة. وتأكد أنه غير مغطى بالطحين، أو ممكن مخبوز/مشوي؟
For the Hout Chermoula, please no potatoes, rice, or couscous. Can I have a simple green salad instead? Ensure it's not flour-coated, or baked/grilled.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might use a flour dusting if the fish is pan-fried, or include starchy vegetables like potatoes in the baking dish (must be omitted). Check for added sugars in restaurant-made chermoula.
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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