Asian Salmon (keto + low carb)

This Asian Salmon recipe is an easy and healthy weeknight dinner ready in under 20 minutes! This simple salmon dish is low carb and keto-friendly! 

 

You just need a few simple ingredients to make this easy salmon dish. Ingredients like soy sauce, chili garlic sauce and toasted sesame oil are combined to make a rich Asian sauce that pairs great with any protein, but especially well with salmon!

Salmon is a healthy protein filled with omega 3 fatty acids, B vitamins, Vitamin D, antioxidants, and so much more. This makes this the perfect entree to serve for heart and brain health while also fitting into the low-carb, keto, gluten-free, and Mediterranean diets.

Ingredients for Asian Salmon 

As always, this is a quick overview of the ingredients you need for this recipe. To get the complete, printable recipe just keep scrolling. 

• Salmon fillets: skin on or off, it doesn’t matter. 
• Asian sauce ingredients: Soy sauce (or coconut aminos), Chili Garlic Sauce, Sesame oil, and Minced Garlic

How to Make Asian Salmon

You just need to follow these two simple steps for perfectly cooked salmon filets. 

• Prepare the Sauce: Combine the sauce ingredients and set aside. You will be using most of the sauce during the cooking process, reserving a small bit to brush over your salmon, or drizzle over any vegetables when serving. Place the salmon filets on a cutting board and pat dry with a paper towel. Brush the top of the salmon liberally with the asian sauce. 
• Cook the Salmon: Heat a greased skillet to medium high heat. When the skillet is hot add the salmon skin side up to the skillet. Allow the fillet to cook about 3-4 minutes until a nice crust has formed on the fillet. Using tongs, carefully flip the salmon. Brush the salmon generously with the sauce as it cooks. Cover the skillet and cook the salmon about 6 minutes after flipping, or until it flakes easily in the center. 

Can I add vegetables?

Yes, an easy way to add vegetables to this dish is to use a large skillet and follow these directions: After you’ve cooked the salmon skin side up and flip, add fresh broccoli florets to the skillet around the fish. Cover, and cook the salmon and broccoli about 6 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Some other vegetables that will work within this cooking time are:

• Sliced zucchini: just be sure to stick with thin, uniform slices.
• Snow peas or Sugar snap peas: remove any tough ends before cooking.
• Cauliflower: this takes a little longer than broccoli, so be sure the florets are small. 

What to serve with Asian Salmon?

Garnish your fish with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, or crispy garlic, then serve with your favorite side dish. We love this with Brussels Sprout Fried Rice, Lo Mein noodles, Teriyaki Pineapple and Peppers, Sesame Broccoli, or Roasted Cabbage.

More Easy Asian Dinners:

• Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
• Easy Steak Lo Mein
• Keto Sesame Chicken Stir Fry
• Egg Roll in a Bowl
• The BEST Shrimp Stir Fry

Get the Recipe: Asian Salmon Recipe

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 15 minutes mins

Total: 20 minutes mins

Yield: 4

Author: Annie Holmes

This Asian Salmon recipe is an easy and healthy weeknight dinner ready in under 20 minutes! This simple salmon dish is low carb and keto-friendly! 

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Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 4 salmon fillets
• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1/4 cup soy sauce, La choy is gluten free
• ▢ 1 1/2 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
• ▢ 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seed oil
• ▢ 1 teaspoon minced garlic

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Equipment

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  Utopia Kitchen Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet – 12.5 Inch – Black

Instructions

 

• Combine the sauce ingredients and set aside. You will be using most of the sauce during the cooking process, reserving a small bit to brush over your salmon, or drizzle over any vegetables when serving.
• Place the salmon filets on a cutting board and pat dry with a paper towel. Brush the top of the salmon liberally with the asian sauce. 
• Heat a skillet to medium high heat, add the olive oil. When the skillet is hot add the salmon, skin side up to the skillet. Allow the fillet to cook about 3-4 minutes until a nice crust has formed on the fillet. Using tongs, carefully flip the salmon.
• Brush the salmon generously with the sauce as it cooks. Cover the skillet and cook the salmon about 6 minutes after flipping, or until it flakes easily in the center. 

Notes

See notes in post for adding broccoli or other vegetables to this recipe.

Serving: 1 Salmon Fillet, Calories: 220kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 12.3g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 592mg, Sugar: 1.9g

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