Calmars ou Crevettes Sautés à la Tunisienne (Sans Riz)
Tunisian Sautéed Calamari or Shrimp (without rice)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice, potatoes, or chickpeas are added. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Tunisian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender calamari rings or succulent shrimp quickly sautéed in generous olive oil with fresh garlic, colorful bell peppers, a moderate amount of fresh tomatoes, and a kick of harissa. This vibrant and flavorful seafood dish is prepared without any accompanying rice or starchy vegetables to ensure keto compliance.
Key ingredients
Calamari rings or shrimp, olive oil, garlic, bell peppers (green, red), fresh tomatoes (moderate), harissa, cumin, salt, black pepper, fresh cilantro or parsley.
How to make it keto
Confirm no rice, potatoes, or chickpeas are added. Request minimal tomato if very carb-sensitive, and ensure no added sugars in the sauce. Served without bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
ممكن أتأكد إن الكلمار/الجمبري السوتيه مافيهوش أرز، بطاطس، أو حمص؟ وبأقل طماطم وصلصة بدون سكر، ومن غير عيش.
Confirm Calmars/Crevettes Sautés have no rice, potatoes, or chickpeas. Minimal tomato, no added sugar in sauce, and no bread.
Watch out for
Addition of rice, potatoes, or chickpeas; overuse of tomatoes or sugary tomato sauces; commonly served with bread.
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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