Izgara Balık (Çipura veya Levrek)
Grilled Whole Sea Bream or Sea Bass with Rocket Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
A whole fresh fish, typically sea bream (çipura) or sea bass (levrek), simply seasoned with salt and pepper and grilled to perfection. Served with lemon wedges and a fresh green salad (e.g., rocket/arugula) with olive oil.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (sea bream/sea bass), olive oil, lemon, salt, black pepper, rocket/arugula, red onion slices.
Optional tweaks
Ask for plain grilled fish with no sauces or marinades that might contain sugar. Request salad with only olive oil and lemon, no dressing. Ensure no potatoes or rice as sides.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades (uncommon for plain grilled fish but possible), sugary sauces, side potatoes/rice.
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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