• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Keto Cooking Christian

  • Recipes
    • All Recipes
    • Desserts
    • Main Course
    • Side Dishes
    • Breakfast
    • Appetizers
    • Salads and Dressings
    • Breads & Muffins
    • Sauces & Condiments
    • Fat Bombs
    • Soups
    • Recipe Roundups
  • eBooks
    • Keto Bundle
    • Keto Desserts
    • Keto Casseroles
    • Keto Dinners
    • Keto Sides
    • Keto Fat Bombs
    • Keto Sauces and Condiments
  • Keto Diet
    • What is a Ketogenic Diet?
    • Tips for Starting Keto
    • Keto Foods List
    • Keto Baking Made Easy
    • 15 Ways to Add More Keto Fat into Your Diet
    • Macronutrients
    • Keto Snacks
    • Tips to Help Break a Weight Loss Stall on Keto
    • Nutrition Charts
  • Shop
    • Keto Pantry Essentials
    • Top Keto Picks on Amazon
  • Free Meal Plan
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
Home / Recipes / Main Course / Asian Glazed Salmon – Keto/Low Carb

Asian Glazed Salmon – Keto/Low Carb

October 11, 2018 by Keto Cooking Christian 2 Comments

1.7Kshares
  • Share
  • Yummly
  • Tweet

Salmon baked in a sweet and thick Asian inspired glaze, served with lime cilantro cauliflower rice!

PIN Asian glazed Salmon

This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, through links in this post. See my Disclosure.

My favorite way to prepare salmon is with an Asian glaze that is thick, rich and a little sweet!  If you like salmon and Asian flavors, you are going to love this dish!  

I make a glaze out of very familiar flavors used in Asian cuisine and glaze these beautiful pieces of fresh salmon.  They are baked at a high temperature and in about 20 minutes you’ll have the most delicious, flavorful salmon!

Asian Glazed Salmon - Keto and Low Carb

I’ve been making Asian glazed salmon for years. Before I started Keto, I typically used brown sugar or honey as my sweetener and/or Hoisin, which I loved!  So this presented a bit of a challenge in trying to make it Keto friendly and low carb… enter Brown Swerve!

Asian Glazed Salmon - Keto and Low Carb

I use Swerve confectioners in almost all my baking, it’s really my very favorite sweetener.  Brown Swerve is the closest thing to real brown sugar that I’ve used and it’s just perfect in this recipe!  

I really cannot say enough about this salmon, it’s really worth trying! And I think once you give it a try, you will love it too.

Ingredients in Asian Keto Salmon

  • Fresh salmon
  • Brown Swerve
  • Liquid Aminos
  • Sambal (plain or garlic)
  • Rice vinegar
  • Toasted sesame oil
  • Fresh ginger
  • Fresh garlic
  • Lime
  • Optional: Garnish with sesame seeds

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

How to Make Keto Asian Glazed Salmon

Preheat oven to 400F.

Mix all the ingredients in a cup and into a small saucepan over medium heat.

Simmer until reduced by by about a third. It should be on the thick and sticky side.

Place the salmon (skin side down) on a wire baking rack sprayed with nonstick spray and lined with foil to make cleanup much easier!

Brush the salmon with the glaze on all sides and bake for 10 minutes.

Remove the salmon from the oven and increase the temperature to 450F.

Brush some more of the glaze over the tops and bake for another 3-5 minutes on the top rack of your oven.  Watch it closely, to make sure it doesn’t burn!

Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

I like to serve mine with my Lime Cilantro Cauliflower Rice, but you can serve this delicious Keto salmon recipe with any of your favorite low carb veggies.

Can I Freeze Leftover Salmon?

You absolutely freeze leftover cooked salmon but there is a slightly different texture to reheated salmon. I conducted a blind taste test with frozen then reheated salmon beside freshly cooked. The flavors were still amazing but the freshly cooked salmon was a good bit flakier.

That should not encourage you to throw out your leftover salmon. You can use reheated salmon in salads, salmon cakes, or in salmon casseroles.

Just thaw the cooked salmon in its air tight container in the refrigerator or immersed in cold water.

Asian Glazed Salmon - Keto and Low Carb

Is Salmon Keto?

It’s perfect for Keto! Honestly, salmon is perfect for any diet because not only is it an excellent source for omega-3 fatty acids, it’s also an excellent source for protein and potassium.

Just be cautious with the way you prepare it. Traditional marinades and sauces are usually loaded with hidden sugars. No need to worry about this low carb salmon recipe because it’s sugar free.

Asian Glazed Salmon - Keto and Low Carb

Best Salmon Tips

I don’t know about you, but I am really picky when it comes to choosing salmon. There are few things you can do to ensure all your Keto recipes have the freshest and best flavor.

  • Wild caught or farm raised, which is best? Wild caught basically means the fish are raised naturally in the ocean or fresh water, and feeds off things in nature. If you have access to buy wild-caught, it’s preferred over farm-raised. Farm raised salmon have come a long way over the past several years and is perfectly safe to eat, but it does have a less rich flavor as wild caught because it is raised in closed areas and fed pellets made from fish meal and grains.
  • When purchasing fresh salmon, whole filet or portions, it is best to cook it on the same day for optimal freshness.
  • Unless the recipe specifically says otherwise, leave the skin on. Salmon cooks quickly and the skin acts as a fatty barrier to help keep the fish moist.
  • When you’re ready to cook the salmon, don’t season it too soon. This will draw out the moisture and leave you with dried out fish.
  • Don’t over cook it, it will be rubbery and dry. Salmon cooks really fast so keep a watch on it. It’s done when it is just become flakey. The USDA does recommend an internal temp of at least 145F to be considered safe to eat.
Asian Glazed Salmon - Keto and Low Carb

What Can I Serve with Asian Keto Salmon?

Any low carb veggie of you choice will pair well with this recipe. For inspirations, here are some of my favorite Keto side dishes that go great with salmon:

  • Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
  • Brussels Sprouts with Hot Bacon Dressing
  • Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower
  • Cheesy Roasted Asparagus with Crispy Prosciutto
  • Parmesan Baked Artichoke Hearts
Asian Glazed Salmon - Keto and Low Carb

More Keto Salmon Recipes

  • Bang Bang Salmon Cakes
  • Baked Salmon in Foil
  • Easy Skillet Salmon Piccata
  • Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce
  • Cajun Salmon Alfredo
Asian Glazed Salmon - Keto and Low Carb

Shop  my favorite products on Amazon  and check out my Keto Pantry List!

Asian Glazed Salmon - Keto and Low Carb
5 from 1 vote
Print

Asian Glazed Salmon – Keto and Low Carb

Salmon baked in a sweet and thick Asian inspired glaze, served with Lime Cilantro Cauliflower Rice!
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Author Keto Cooking Christian
Course Main Course
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 219kcal

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 pieces of fresh salmon about 2″ wide/4 ounce
  • ½ cup Brown Swerve
  • ½ cup Liquid Aminos
  • 1 teaspoon  Sambal plain or garlic
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic grated
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Optional: Garnish with sesame seeds
US Customary – Metric

PREPARATION

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Mix all the ingredients in a cup and into a small saucepan over medium heat.  Simmer until reduced by by about a third.  It should be on the thick and sticky side.
  • Place the salmon (skin side down) on a wire baking rack sprayed with nonstick spray and lined with foil to make cleanup much easier!  Brush the salmon with the glaze on all sides and bake for 10 minutes.  
  • Remove the salmon from the oven and increase the temperature to 450F. Brush some more of the glaze over the tops and bake for another 3-5 minutes on the top rack of your oven. Watch it closely, to make sure it doesn’t burn!
  • Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. I like to serve mine with my Lime Cilantro Cauliflower Rice.
Nutrition Facts
Asian Glazed Salmon – Keto and Low Carb
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 22g44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

FREE QUICKSTART GUIDE TO KETO

Get my 5 Tools for Success and Weekly Recipes!

Thank you for subscribing! Please check your email for your FREE Beginner’s Guide to Keto eBook in my welcome letter.

Be sure to add hello@ketocookingchristian.com to your contacts list, so you won’t miss any emails!

.
“
Save over 60% on my eBooks Bundle
DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?Share a pic on Instagram and mention @ketocookingchristian!
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Please feel free to verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol- Swerve, Erythritol, Allulose, or Monk Fruit.
1.7Kshares
  • Share
  • Yummly
  • Tweet

Filed Under: Main Course, Posts, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: asian glazed salmon, asian glazed sugar free salmon, best keto recipes, best low carb recipes, easy keto recipes, easy low carb recipes, gluten free recipes, keto, keto diet, keto recipes, keto salmon, ketogenic diet, low carb asian salmon, low carb recipes, low carb salmon recipes

You May Also Like

Bible verse of the day

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
1 John 1:5
Previous Post: « Keto Blueberry Pancakes -Gluten Free
Next Post: Bacon Ranch Dressing & Dip – Keto/Low Carb »
Subscribe
Notify of
Recipe Rating




Recipe Rating




2 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Kathy
5 days ago

5 stars
1/16/21 – Thank you for the recipe. This is my favorite way to prepare salmon! Small family so I baked it in my combination air fryer/toaster oven. Perfect. 👍😊🙏

0
Reply
Author
Keto Cooking Christian
4 days ago
Reply to  Kathy

Awesome and I love the air fryer idea!

0
Reply

Primary Sidebar

Keto Cooking Christian

I’m Julianne, welcome!  Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice great flavor.  I offer tasty and indulgent Keto & Low Carb recipes that will never leave you feeling deprived! More about me…

FREE Email Series!

Quickstart Guide to Keto

with 5 Tools for Success

Join our subscribers who get content directly to their inbox.
Invalid email address
Thanks for subscribing!

Footer

As Featured On Banner

↑ Back to Top

Recipes

  • Main Courses
  • Desserts
  • Breakfasts
  • Sides
  • Breads
  • Fat Bombs

Keto Diet

  • Tips for Starting Keto
  • Keto Foods List
  • Keto Snacks
  • Keto Pantry List
  • Add More Fat on Keto
  • How to Break a Stall

Info

  • About
  • Faith
  • Work with Me
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Affiliates Disclosure

Copyright © 2020 Keto Cooking Christian All Rights Reserved

wpDiscuz

FREE QUICKSTART GUIDE TO KETO SERIES

with Beginner's Guide to Keto eBook and 5 Tools for Success!

Invalid email address
Thanks for subscribing!