Sardines Chermoula (Grilled)
Grilled Sardines with Chermoula (Herb Paste)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'grilled or pan-fried with no flour/breading.' Ensure no carb sides like fries or rice. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Fresh sardines stuffed with a vibrant chermoula paste made from fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley), garlic, lemon, and spices, then grilled or pan-fried. A coastal Moroccan specialty.
Key ingredients
Fresh sardines, cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request 'grilled or pan-fried with no flour/breading.' Ensure no carb sides like fries or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك، تأكدوا أن السردين الشرمولة مشوي أو مقلي بالمقلاة بدون دقيق أو بقسماط. وبدون أطباق جانبية نشوية مثل البطاطا المقلية أو الأرز.
Please ensure the Sardines Chermoula are grilled or pan-fried with no flour or breading. No carb sides like fries or rice.
Watch out for
If pan-fried, some restaurants might use a light flour dredge. Often served with fries or bread.
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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