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Keto Salmon - Baked, Stovetop, or Blackstone Griddle

Looking for a keto meal that's easy to make? Try this delicious salmon recipe! It only takes a few minutes to prepare, and the flavors are fantastic.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: seafood
Servings: 4
Calories: 351.41kcal
Author: Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar substitute like Swerve
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 pound salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons butter cut into small cubes
  • Oil for cooking (Stovetop and Blackstone only)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl combine the oil, coconut aminos, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and white pepper.
  • Place the fish in a shallow container and top with the marinade.
  • Turn to coat. Refrigerated for 1 hour

Bake

  • Preheat the oven to 425° F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the salmon in a single layer.
  • Dot with the butter.
  • Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes to the desired doneness. (Actual time will depend on the size and thickness of the filets)

Stovetop

  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom.
  • Add the salmon and dot with half of the butter.
  • Cook for about 3 minutes and flip.
  • Add the remaining butter and cook for another 1 to 5 minutes to the desired doneness.

Blackstone Griddle

  • Preheat the Blackstone griddle to medium-low to low heat (about 350° F).
  • Liberally coat the griddle with oil.
  • Add the salmon and dot with half of the butter.
  • Cook for about 2 minutes and flip.
  • Add the remaining butter and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes to the desired doneness.

Notes

Note that nutritional info assumes that all of the marinade is being consumed and thus the carb count is slightly inflated.

Nutrition

Calories: 351.41kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.92g | Protein: 22.88g | Fat: 26.59g | Saturated Fat: 6.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.96g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13.48g | Trans Fat: 0.23g | Cholesterol: 77.42mg | Sodium: 787.8mg | Potassium: 598.78mg | Fiber: 0.83g | Sugar: 0.69g | Vitamin A: 263.98IU | Vitamin C: 14.31mg | Calcium: 23.54mg | Iron: 1.11mg