Rubyan Mashwi
Grilled Prawns/Shrimp
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Saudi dishes.
What it is
Fresh prawns or shrimp marinated with lemon, garlic, olive oil, and Middle Eastern spices, then grilled on skewers or in a pan. A delicious seafood option.
Key ingredients
Prawns/shrimp, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Request 'bidoun rozz, bidoun khobz' (without rice, without bread). Confirm no sugary glazes. Ask for a simple side salad (cucumber, tomato, lettuce) with olive oil and lemon.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
ربيان مشوي بدون أرز وبدون خبز من فضلك. تأكد لي أنه بدون طلاء سكري. أريد سلطة جانبية بسيطة بزيت الزيتون والليمون.
Rubyan Mashwi, please without rice and without bread. Confirm no sugary glazes. I'd like a simple side salad with olive oil and lemon.
Watch out for
Sugary glazes or marinades (e.g., honey-garlic shrimp, which is less common in traditional Saudi grilling but possible in fusion places). Heavy tomato-based sauces with added sugar. Served with high-carb 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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