Samkeh Bil Zeit
Baked Whole Fish with Olive Oil, Lemon, and Herbs
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Syrian dishes.
What it is
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring a whole baked fish (such as sea bass or snapper), generously seasoned and stuffed with fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro, garlic, lemon slices, and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Naturally low-carb and high in healthy fats.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., sea bass, snapper), olive oil, fresh lemons, fresh garlic, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no rice, bread, or potato-based sides are served. Confirm no flour dusting or breading is used on the fish prior to baking.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لسمكة بالزيت، رجاءً بدون رز، خبز أو بطاطا كإضافات. وتأكدوا أن السمك ليس مغطى بالطحين أو البقسماط قبل الشوي.
For the Samkeh Bil Zeit, please serve without rice, bread, or potato sides. Confirm no flour dusting or breading on the fish.
Watch out for
Bread or rice served as a standard side, hidden flour/breadcrumbs if the fish is lightly pan-fried before baking.
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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