Sardines Grillées/Frites
Grilled or Fried Moroccan Sardines
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Fresh sardines, often butterflied and filled with a chermoula marinade (garlic, cilantro, cumin, paprika, lemon), then either grilled or lightly fried until crispy.
Key ingredients
Fresh sardines, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, salt, pepper. Fried version may have a light flour dusting.
Optional tweaks
For fried version, ensure no flour or a very light dusting that can be scraped off. Request no bread or high-carb sides. Serve with lemon wedges.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
إذا كانت مقلية، بدون طحين أو رشة خفيفة جداً. بدون خبز أو إضافات عالية الكربوهيدرات. مع شرائح الليمون.
If fried, no flour or very light dusting. No bread or high-carb sides. Serve with lemon wedges.
Watch out for
If fried, potential flour coating; usually served with 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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