This collection of 25 Keto friendly salmon recipes has something for everyone! From a quick lunch to an elegant dinner, it's all right here!
One thing most everyone can agree upon, is that when it comes to cooking a healthy and low carb meal, we want it to be quick and easy. Salmon is a delicious and healthy solution.
If you get tired of the same ground beef and chicken dishes night after night, salmon is the perfect addition to your weekly menu rotation. Not only does it cook super fast, it's such a great Keto protein, loaded with omega-3 fatty acid.
Top Tips for Buying and Cooking Salmon:
- 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.
- What's the difference in pink salmon and sockeye? All salmon boosts a long list of health benefits, but sockeye edges out as the winner on nutrition. It contains about 25% more omega-3 than pink salmon.
- Regardless of which type you purchase, fresh salmon, in the grocery store, should be moist and the edges shouldn't be dried or curling up.
- 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.
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 collection because, they're all Keto-friendly salmon recipes!
No matter how you like it cooked, there's a salmon recipe here for you. Perfectly grilled salmon, blackened, baked or pan seared, all with many different sauces and marinades, including the popular Keto Salmon Cakes with super flavorful Bang Bang sauce!
Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Salmon
All the wonderful flavors of spinach artichoke dip are added to perfectly pan seared salmon filets to create a delectable meal in under 25 minutes.
Easy Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Fresh seared salmon served with a colorful and tasty avocado salsa over the top! An easy Low Carb weeknight dinner that can be made in under 20 minutes!
Easy Crab Stuffed Salmon Recipe with Lemon Butter
This crab stuffed salmon recipe looks fancy and tastes delicious, but is quick and easy to make with common ingredients. You'll love this simple take on lemon butter salmon and crab stuffed fish.
Cajun Salmon Alfredo
Homemade cajun seasoning gives this creamy Alfredo sauce a spicy kick of flavor, for a great way to dress up salmon!
Low Carb BBQ Salmon with Garlic Herb Sauce Grilled Indoors
This low carb bbq salmon is easily made indoors and has a creamy garlic herb sauce to top it off. A low carb bbq rub on the salmon is spicy and sweet and the creamy sauce is a cooling compliment to the dish.
Easy Salmon Piccata with Spinach
Seared salmon in a lemon piccata sauce with capers and sautéed fresh spinach, all made in one skillet!
Low Carb Keto Salmon Patties Recipe
Low carb keto salmon patties (a.k.a. salmon cakes) are ready in 15 minutes, with simple pantry ingredients. This keto salmon patty recipe is a budget-friendly way to enjoy healthy fish.
Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce
This delicious baked salmon is smothered in a fresh, creamy dill sauce. It’s a decadent and yet super easy Keto recipe that’s full of flavor!
Low-Carb Teriyaki Salmon
This recipe Low-Carb Teriyaki Salmon boasts that savory ginger-garlic goodness we all love, but with fewer carbs than most recipes.
Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
This quick and easy Low Carb appetizer is elegant and tasty! These are perfect to serve at your next special occasion party or holiday dinner.
Keto Sheet Pan Salmon & Asparagus
It doesn't get much easier or tastier than this Sheet Pan Salmon with Asparagus! Lots of herbs and a bright citrusy burst add loads of flavor to this easy dish that's a breeze to clean up!
Pesto Salmon
This easy keto salmon recipe features a delicious fresh cilantro pesto!
Salmon with Bacon Tomato Cream Sauce
Salmon with bacon tomato cream sauce is an easy recipe that delivers sophisticated flavor from common ingredients and requires just one pan. It’s a beautiful low carb recipe and perfect for any lchf or ketogenic diet.
Keto Spinach Salmon Roulade
Super simple to make, this Keto Spinach Roulade with Smoked Salmon and Caviar is a perfect Gluten-Free and Low Carb Cold Appetizer or a Canape to make for your next party or gathering.
Bang Bang Salmon Cakes
Salmon cakes get a flavorful kick of spice with homemade Bang Bang sauce added to the mix!
Smoked Salmon and Cheese Appetizer
Smoked Salmon and Cheese Timbale is a show stopper low-carb appetizer that can be put together in about 15 minutes.
Salmon Casserole
This weeknight-ready salmon casserole is the perfect combination of hearty and delicious! The creamy filling topped with a savory crumble for just the right amount of crunch will have you thinking of salmon in a whole new way.
Low Carb Smoked Salmon Chowder
This delicious keto smoked salmon chowder is so quick and easy to make, you will have a healthy low carb dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Salmon Coconut Red Curry Sauce over Sautéed Spinach
Fresh baked salmon in red curry coconut sauce topped on sautéed spinach. This protein packed dish is ready in under 30 minutes.
Pesto Salmon Bowl
This pesto salmon bowl recipe served on a bed of cauliflower rice is the perfect keto friendly dinner recipe! The pesto sauce makes the perfect touch to a salmon dinner classic.
Spicy Salmon Poppers
These Spicy Salmon Poppers are a delicious, nutrient-dense, and ultra low-carb appetizer, snack, or meal option!
Asian Glazed Salmon
Salmon baked in a sweet and thick Asian inspired glaze, served with Lime Cilantro Cauliflower Rice!
10 Minute Blackened Salmon
This 10-minute blackened salmon recipe is bold, smoky, crusty and over the top delicious. You only need 2 basic ingredients to make this flavorful Southern-style dish that the entire family is sure to love.
Salmon Broccoli Cauliflower Risotto
A salmon risotto made with cauliflower rice and broccoli rice is a healthier and grain free dish. Cauliflower and broccoli are blitzed in a food processor for the rice and cooked with stock and Parmesan cheese.
Keto Grilled Salmon Kabobs Recipe
Fire up the grill and throw some on SALMON KABOBS!Top with fresh tomato salsa for a delicious and quick keto meal.
I hope you have found these Keto recipe ideas helpful! If you decide to make any of these, please leave a comment and let us know how you enjoyed them!
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Jenn
What a fabulous collection of recipes! I love salmon, and can hardly decide which of these to try first!
Lisa
Thanks for the recipes and for the verse!❤️