Peixe Grelhado
Grilled Fish (No Rice/Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice or potatoes. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A staple of Portuguese cuisine, featuring fresh whole fish (such as dourada or robalo) grilled to perfection, seasoned simply with salt and often served with a drizzle of olive oil. Crucially, *omit the traditional rice and potatoes* and instead ask for a simple salad with oil and vinegar, or grilled low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Whole grilled fish (e.g., Sea Bream, Sea Bass), olive oil, salt, garlic (optional), lemon. Served with a side salad (lettuce, tomato, onion) or grilled vegetables.
How to make it keto
Request no rice or potatoes. Ask for a side salad with oil and vinegar dressing only, or grilled green vegetables like broccoli, asparagus, or sautéed greens (grelos). Confirm dressing has no sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Peixe Grelhado, sem batatas ou arroz, por favor. Pode ser legumes no vapor ou uma salada verde simples com azeite e vinagre? E sem marinada com açúcar no peixe?
Peixe Grelhado: No potatoes or rice. Instead, steamed vegetables or a simple green salad with oil and vinegar. Confirm no sugary marinade on the fish.
Watch out for
Pre-made salad dressings (often contain sugar), tomatoes and onions in large quantities (in salad).
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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