Izgara Levrek/Çupra (Keto Plate)
Grilled Sea Bass / Sea Bream (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no potato ('patatesiz'), no rice ('pilavsız'), and no bread ('ekmeksiz'). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
A whole grilled sea bass (levrek) or sea bream (çupra), simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and olive oil, often stuffed with herbs. Served with a wedge of lemon. It's essential to ensure no potato, rice, or bulgur is served as a side.
Key ingredients
Whole sea bass or sea bream, olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper, bay leaf/herbs (for stuffing). Can be accompanied by a simple green salad.
How to make it keto
Ask for no potato ('patatesiz'), no rice ('pilavsız'), and no bread ('ekmeksiz'). Request extra green salad or grilled vegetables if available.
Watch out for
Risk of restaurants automatically serving carb-heavy sides. Some simple salads might contain a sugary dressing.
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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