Seafood Tagine (Keto-style)
Moroccan Mixed Seafood Stew, No Carbs
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A fragrant and tender stew featuring a generous mix of fresh seafood (e.g., firm white fish, shrimp, calamari) slow-cooked in a tagine with tomatoes, bell peppers, preserved lemons, olives, and a rich chermoula spice blend. Prepared without starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Mixed seafood (fish, shrimp, calamari), tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, garlic, preserved lemons, olives, olive oil, cilantro, parsley, cumin, paprika, saffron, fish broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. Ensure no added sugar in the sauce. Omit bread/couscous usually served alongside.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لطاجين السمك، من فضلك بدون بطاطس، جزر أو خضروات نشوية أخرى. تأكد لي أن الصلصة بدون سكر، وبدون خبز أو كسكس.
For the Seafood Tagine, please no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. No added sugar in the sauce, and no bread or couscous.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made tagine bases or sauces, high-carb vegetables (carrots, potatoes) often included in the stew, bread/couscous served as sides.
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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