Samak Chermoula (Grilled or Baked Fish with Herb Marinade)
Moroccan Grilled Fish with Chermoula and Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugary glazes are used. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Fresh fish (such as sea bass, snapper, or sardines) marinated in vibrant chermoula sauce—a blend of fresh herbs, garlic, spices, and olive oil—then grilled or baked to perfection. A naturally keto-friendly dish.
Key ingredients
Whole fish or fillets, olive oil, cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugary glazes are used. Request without rice, bread, or any starchy vegetable sides. Opt for a plain green salad or steamed low-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سمك شرمولة من فضلك، هل هو بدون أي دهون أو تتبيلات سكرية؟ أريده بدون أرز، خبز، أو أي خضروات نشوية. أفضل سلطة خضراء بسيطة أو خضروات مطهوة بالبخار قليلة الكربوهيدرات.
Samak Chermoula, please confirm no sugary glazes. No rice, bread, or starchy vegetable sides. Can I have a plain green salad or steamed low-carb vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Rarely, some restaurants might add sugar to marinades. The main risk is carb-heavy side dishes.
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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