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    Keto Brown "Sugar" Salmon

    Oct 7, 2019 · 2 Comments

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    This EASY Keto Brown “Sugar” Glazed Salmon is a great way to get in your Omega 3’s. Serve it up with cauliflower rice, asparagus, or a green salad.

    Duplicate Salmon Image

    This Keto Brown "Sugar" Glazed Salmon has to be in our personal top 5 of the most flavorful meals we've posted. The sauce is a mix of tamari (gluten-free soy sauce), fresh ginger, garlic, mustard, lime zest + juice, and a few key spices. Talk about a flavor explosion! The sauce gets a bit sticky and creates the most delicious glaze.

    We wanted to chat for a second about white pepper. You'll see below that we call for white pepper instead of black pepper and that's for a few reasons. White pepper has such a lighter flavor than black pepper and is typically used in Asian cuisines. You still get the peppery spice but not the flavor the black pepper gives to a dish. You should be able to find it in any spice aisle.

    Salmon in the skillet being eaten straight from the skillet

    Here are a few more facts about this recipe:

    What type of salmon should I use?

    We like to use an Atlantic salmon or Sockeye. Be sure to choose a wild-caught, or sustainably raised fish. Opt for ones that don't have color added.

    The salmon fillets should be center-cut, skin-on, and about 3-4" thick if Atlantic salmon. Typically, we choose a thick fillet from my fishmonger and ask him to cut them into 6 oz portions.

    Can I bake the salmon?

    Eh, you could but you really want the salmon to get crispy and the stove-top is your best option to get that nice crunchy crust.

    What should I serve the salmon with?

    Cauliflower rice, regular rice (if not keto or low-carb), asparagus, side green salad. There are loads of options, just choose your favorite.

    Can I use a different sweetener for this Brown "Sugar" Salmon?

    We love the flavor that the brown "sugar" erythritol gives to the sauce but you could use any type of granulated sweetener or even powdered sweetener if that's what you have on hand.

    Not keto? Honey or maple syrup works well here.

    What is the nutritional information for this recipe?

    As always, you can find the full nutritional breakdown including the carb count (total carbs and net carbs) at the bottom of the recipe card. You can find the serving size/yield at the top of the recipe card. You should always double-check your specific ingredients as different brand's ingredients may have different values.

    Close up: SKeto Brown "Sugar" Salmon in a skillet

    If you enjoyed this recipe check out these others we think you might also like:

    • Keto Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Bites
    • Pecan and Gouda Crusted Salmon
    • Keto Salmon Patties
    Keto Brown "Sugar" Salmon in a cast iron skillet.

    Keto Brown "Sugar" Glazed Salmon

    This EASY Keto Brown “Sugar” Glazed Salmon is a great way to get in your Omega 3’s. Serve it up with cauliflower rice, asparagus, or a green salad.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: 30-minute, comfort, low carb
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 253kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
    • 4 (6-ounce) skin-on center-cut salmon fillets
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt

    Sauce:

    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
    • 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce if not gluten-free
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 2 tablespoons brown erythritol
    • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
    • 1 lime zested and juiced

    Garnish:

    • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro for garnish
    • 1 green onion sliced for garnish
    • 1 lime sliced for garnish

    Instructions

    • Heat the avocado oil in a 10" or larger skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Season the salmon on both sides with salt and place skin side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-6 minutes until the skin easily releases from the pan, flip, and continue to cook another 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
    • Pour the sauce into the skillet while whisking continuously and let thicken 1-2 minutes. Place the salmon back into the skillet skin side up to retain a crispy skin or remove the skin to toss or serve on the side. Garnish with cilantro, green onion, and lime to serve.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Brown "Sugar" Glazed Salmon
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 253 Calories from Fat 157
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17.4g27%
    Carbohydrates 5.1g2%
    Fiber 1.4g6%
    Protein 38.4g77%
    *

    Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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    1. Sandi says

      June 05, 2020 at 4:07 am

      5 stars
      I live in the “salmon capital of the world” and let me tell you this is my favourite salmon dish EVER! Amazing flavours. Everyone loves this cast iron creation.

      Reply
    2. Robb Strobridge says

      June 25, 2020 at 12:09 am

      5 stars
      Quick & Easy. Nice detailed Instructions. Turned out great!

      Reply

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