Pastrmka na žaru
Grilled Trout
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Serbian dishes.
What it is
Whole fresh trout, simply seasoned with salt and pepper, expertly grilled until the skin is crispy and the flesh is flaky and moist. Often served with a lemon wedge.
Key ingredients
Whole trout, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon. (Often served with boiled potatoes or blitva (chard with potatoes)).
Optional tweaks
Request 'samo riba, bez priloga' (only fish, no sides/garnishes) to avoid potatoes or other high-carb accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Pastrmku na žaru, molim. Samo riba, bez priloga.
Pastrmka na žaru, please. Just the fish, no sides.
Watch out for
Accompanying side dishes (potatoes, blitva with potatoes). Some restaurants might use a sugary glaze on fish, but this is less common for traditional grilled trout.
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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