Peixe Grelhado (Dourada ou Robalo)
Grilled Fish (Sea Bream or Sea Bass) with Olive Oil and Garlic (No Potatoes/Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, no rice, no bread. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A whole grilled sea bream or sea bass, seasoned with salt, olive oil, and garlic, often served with a side of steamed vegetables like broccoli or spinach instead of the traditional potatoes and rice. The fish is naturally lean but heavily drizzled with olive oil in a restaurant setting.
Key ingredients
Whole sea bream or sea bass, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon. Keto sides: broccoli, spinach, or green salad.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, no rice, no bread. Ask for extra steamed green vegetables (broccoli, spinach, rapini/grelos if available) or a simple green salad with oil and vinegar.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Sem batatas, arroz ou pão, por favor. Pode ser com legumes verdes cozidos ou uma salada verde simples com azeite e vinagre?
No potatoes, rice, or bread, please. Could I have extra steamed green vegetables or a simple green salad with oil and vinegar instead?
Watch out for
Marinades (rare for simple grilled fish but possible), salad dressings (ask for oil and vinegar), hidden sugars in vegetable preparation.
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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