Balık Izgara (Salata ve Zeytinyağı ile)
Grilled Fish (with Salad and Olive Oil)
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
Fresh whole fish (e.g., Sea Bream, Sea Bass) or fillets, simply grilled and seasoned with salt, pepper, and lemon. Served with a simple side salad and a drizzle of olive oil.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Levrek, Çipura), olive oil, lemon, salt, black pepper, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, onion, parsley.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour is used for grilling. Request no accompanying bread, rice, or potato fries. Ask for extra olive oil and lemon for dressing. Confirm salad dressing is olive oil and lemon only, without added sugar.
Watch out for
If fried instead of grilled (Hamsi Tava, for example), flour coating adds carbs. Side dishes often include bread or high-carb vegetables like potatoes. Salad dressing may contain sugar.
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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