Seafood Tagine
Moroccan Seafood Tagine (with Keto Vegetables)
No, skip this one: about 16g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A flavorful stew of mixed seafood (such as fish fillets, shrimp, and calamari) simmered in a spiced tomato-based sauce. This keto version specifically requests low-carb vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers, omitting high-carb ingredients like potatoes or chickpeas, and is served without bread or rice.
Key ingredients
Mixed seafood (fish fillets, shrimp, calamari), olive oil, crushed tomatoes/tomato paste, onion, garlic, bell peppers, zucchini, preserved lemon (optional), fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, cumin, paprika, ginger, salt, pepper.
If you order it anyway
Crucially, request no potatoes, carrots, or chickpeas. Specify a base of keto-friendly vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and moderate tomatoes. Confirm no hidden sugars in the sauce. Request to be served without bread or rice.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
طاجين الحوت، بلا بطاطا، خيزو، أو حمص عفاك. بغيتو بالقرعة، فلفلة، ومطيشة قليلة. واش لاصوص ما فيهاش سكر مخفي؟ وبلا خبز ولا روز.
For the Seafood Tagine, please no potatoes, carrots, or chickpeas. Use zucchini, bell peppers, and moderate tomatoes. No hidden sugars in the sauce. Serve without bread or rice.
Watch out for
High-carb vegetables like potatoes, carrots, or chickpeas are common. Hidden sugars in the tomato base, and default serving with bread or rice.
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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