Dourada Grelhada
Grilled Seabream with Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no boiled potatoes or any other starchy sides. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A whole grilled seabream (dourada), simply seasoned with salt and pepper, cooked over charcoal or on a grill pan until flaky and tender. It's a very common and beloved dish, especially along the coast. Typically accompanied by boiled potatoes and vegetables, but the potatoes should be omitted.
Key ingredients
Whole seabream, coarse sea salt, black pepper, olive oil. Served with a simple green salad (lettuce, tomato, onion, dressed with olive oil and vinegar).
How to make it keto
Request no boiled potatoes or any other starchy sides. Ask for extra salad with olive oil and vinegar dressing, or grilled/steamed low-carb vegetables. Ensure no sugary glaze is used on the fish.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Quero a Dourada Grelhada sem batatas e sem arroz. Por favor, traga com legumes verdes cozidos ou uma salada verde simples com molho à parte.
I'd like the Dourada Grelhada without potatoes or rice. Please serve with steamed green vegetables or a simple green salad with dressing on the side.
Watch out for
Boiled potatoes are a standard accompaniment. Salad dressings can contain sugar. Tomatoes in salad contribute some carbs.
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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