Hout Chermoula (Grilled or Baked Fish with Herb Sauce)
Grilled or Baked Fish with Chermoula (without sides)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no starchy vegetables like potatoes are cooked with the fish or served as sides. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Fresh fish (often whole sea bream or sardines) marinated in a vibrant chermoula sauce made with fresh herbs, garlic, spices, and olive oil, then grilled or baked to perfection. A light yet flavorful main course.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., sea bream, sardines), olive oil, fresh cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, lemon juice.
How to make it keto
Ensure no starchy vegetables like potatoes are cooked with the fish or served as sides. Request no rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الحوت شرمولة، من فضلك بدون خضروات نشوية مع السمك أو كأطباق جانبية. ولا أريد أرز أو خبز.
Hout Chermoula, please no starchy vegetables with the fish or as sides. No rice or bread.
Watch out for
May be served with carb-heavy sides (rice, potatoes) that must be omitted. Chermoula itself is 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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