Hout Mchermel (Grilled Fish)
Chermoula-Marinated Grilled Fish (with Keto Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breading on the fish. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Whole fish or fillets marinated in chermoula, a vibrant Moroccan blend of fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley), garlic, lemon, olive oil, and spices (cumin, paprika), then grilled to perfection. Served with steamed or grilled low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., sea bream, sardine, sole), olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cilantro, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt. (Sides: zucchini, broccoli, spinach).
How to make it keto
Ensure no breading on the fish. Request no sugar in the chermoula marinade. Ask for steamed or grilled low-carb vegetables (e.g., spinach, zucchini, green beans) instead of rice, potatoes, or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للحوت مشرمل، من فضلك لا أريد تغليف بالبقسماط ولا سكر في الشرمولة. أرجو استبدال الأرز أو البطاطس أو الخبز بخضروات مطبوخة على البخار أو مشوية قليلة الكربوهيدرات.
Hout Mchermel: No breading, no sugar in chermoula. Please replace rice, potatoes, or bread with steamed or grilled low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Potential hidden sugar in marinades; high-carb side dishes are standard unless specified otherwise.
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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