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Low carbSalmon Shawarma Pita Wrap
Crispy, spiced salmon nuggets tucked inside warm pita with a punchy garlic-tahini sauce and pickles. It is a glorious street-food wrap, but the heavy flour pita means your low-carb goals are officially on pause today.
36g
net carbs
37g
protein
26g
fat
550
kcal
The keto read
36g net carbs per serving
Crispy, spiced salmon nuggets tucked inside warm pita with a punchy garlic-tahini sauce and pickles. It is a glorious street-food wrap, but the heavy flour pita means your low-carb goals are officially on pause today.
Ingredients
4 servings
salmon
skinless salmon fillet, cubed1.25 lbs
olive oil2 tbsp
shawarma seasoning (cumin, coriander, paprika, garlic, allspice)1.5 tbsp
salt1 tsp
wrap
large pocketless pita breads4 each
sauce
tahini paste0.25 cup
lemon juice2 tbsp
garlic cloves, minced2 each
warm water3 tbsp
toppings
sliced pickled cucumbers0.5 cup
red onion, thinly sliced0.5 cup
Method
1
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and warm water until a smooth, pourable sauce forms.
2
In a medium bowl, toss the cubed salmon with olive oil, shawarma seasoning, and salt until evenly coated.
3
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned salmon and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until a nice, spiced crust forms.
4
Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or directly over an open flame for 30 seconds until soft and pliable.
5
To assemble, spread a generous amount of garlic-tahini sauce on each pita, add the seared salmon, and top with red onion slices and pickles before wrapping tightly.
The keto read
Why this lands at 36g net carbs
The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 36g net carbs against 37g protein and 26g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.
Common questions
Is Salmon Shawarma Pita Wrap keto?▾
Salmon Shawarma Pita Wrap has 36g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for strict keto but workable on a generous carb budget.
What are the macros for Salmon Shawarma Pita Wrap?▾
550 calories, 37g protein, 26g fat, and 36g net carbs per serving.
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