Samak Majli (Keto-Modified)
Pan-Fried Fish Fillet with Lemon
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flour or breading on the fish. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Qatari dishes.
What it is
Fresh fish fillet (often local varieties like hammour or kingfish) seasoned and pan-fried to a golden crisp exterior while remaining moist and flaky inside. A straightforward and flavorful preparation, served without any breading.
Key ingredients
Fish fillet (e.g., Hammour, Kingfish), olive oil or vegetable oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, lemon wedges. Served with a side of fresh green salad.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flour or breading on the fish. Ensure it's pan-fried plainly. Ask for a side of fresh green salad (no croutons) or steamed/grilled non-starchy vegetables instead of rice or potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سمك مقلي بدون طحين أو تغليف. اقلوه عادي. بدال الرز/البطاطس، ممكن صحن سلطة خضرا (بدون خبز محمص) أو خضار مطبوخة؟
For Samak Majli, please no flour or breading; pan-fry plainly. Serve with a green salad (no croutons) or steamed vegetables instead of rice/potatoes.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might use a light flour dredge for frying. Traditionally served with rice or bread. Fried vegetables could be high-carb.
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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