Balık Izgara (Keto Plate)
Grilled Whole Fish with Shepherd's Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread (ekmek), no rice (pilav), and ensure only olive oil and lemon for seasoning. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
Fresh whole fish (e.g., Sea Bream (Çupra), Sea Bass (Levrek)) or fillet, simply grilled with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Served with a generous side of shepherd's salad and a lemon wedge, explicitly omitting the usual side of bread and rice.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (sea bream/sea bass), olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon, cucumber, tomato, onion, green pepper, parsley.
How to make it keto
Request no bread (ekmek), no rice (pilav), and ensure only olive oil and lemon for seasoning. Inquire about any marinades on the fish for hidden sugars.
Watch out for
Onions in the salad. Any marinades on the fish should be confirmed as sugar-free.
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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