Keto Teriyaki Salmon Skillet

This keto teriyaki salmon is tangy and sweet with a rich umami flavor. It’s a perfect romantic dinner idea – and low in carbs too!

Skillet Teriyaki Salmon

I just love eating a well-prepared salmon on a romantic date night – and this recipe is the perfect dinner for two. Every bite is bursting with flavor. First the sweet teriyaki glaze, then the tender, flaky salmon. It is just as incredible as a chef-prepared meal. 

You’ll make this recipe in a skillet. I recommend using a cast-iron skillet because it enhances the flavor and gives the fish a crispy layer on the outside. Plus, you can reheat it in the oven in the same pan. 

How To Make Low Carb Teriyaki Sauce

This sauce tastes like an authentic teriyaki sauce from your favorite restaurant. The secret is the combination of soy sauce and brown sugar substitute.

All teriyaki sauces are sweetened and when you use a brown sugar substitute, you get that rich, caramel tastes that blends in really well with the umami in the soy sauce. 

If you are gluten-free. use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Shockingly, there is gluten in soy sauce, so be careful about that. 

This sauce is so delicious, that I suggest you make extra and save it for other recipes. You could use it as a marinade for chicken or pork or as a dip for keto chicken tenders. 

Teriyaki Glazed Salmon That Is Low In Carbs

When you cook this teriyaki sauce in your skillet, it thickens into a glaze. Pour this over the salmon and you have an irresistible dish! You won’t believe it is low in carbs – but it is! 

If your teriyaki sauce isn’t thick enough, make sure you used enough xanthan gum. It’s optional,  but I discovered that when I mix a teaspoon of xanthan gum with 2 tablespoons of water, it really makes the sauce nice and thick. 

How To Store Salmon After Cooking

This salmon tastes amazing when you save it in your meal prep containers. Reheat it and it is just as delicious as the day you made it. 

The best way to store leftover salmon is in an airtight container. If you don’t have an airtight container, wrap it up tightly in plastic wrap or place it inside a resealable plastic bag. 

This fish will stay fresh in your refrigerator for up to 5 days. 

Health Benefits of Salmon

Salmon is pretty much a power food! It has a bunch of health benefits. If you are going to choose a type of fish to eat for dinner, salmon is always the best choice to make. 

It’s obviously high in protein, but did you know it also has brain-boosting omega-3 fatty acids? These are the “healthy fats” that your body needs when you are on a keto diet. 

Salmon also contains disease-preventing antioxidants and is a huge source of both B vitamins and heart-healthy potassium. This is a type of fish that health experts suggest you eat if you are trying to lose weight, so enjoy this amazing recipe. 

Salmon Dinner For Two

Make a super-romantic dinner by serving the salmon over Palmini noodles and with a side of asparagus. If you want a bigger meal, then also make some cauliflower mashed potatoes or some cauliflower rice. It’s all really easy and tastes fantastic together. 

Easy Summer Dinner Ideas

Fish is one of my favorite summer dinner ideas because it’s a light meat  – and I crave lighter foods when the weather is hot. If you are going to grill, I suggest making lemon salmon and asparagus foil packs. You can even make these when you are camping. 

Or, for a change of taste, try my keto pesto salmon bowl. The basil-rich pesto on top of the salmon is addicting! 

I also like just using leftover cooked salmon on top of some lettuce as a quick lunch. The options are pretty endless. 

Keto Teriyaki Salmon Skillet Recipe 

The entire recipe is in the printable recipe card just a little further below. First, I have some helpful step-by-step photos of the entire recipe process. Don’t forget to pin this to your keto dinner ideas board on Pinterest so you can find it later. 

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2

INGREDIENTS:

Salmon Fillets
Tamari Sauce, or low-sodium Soy Sauce
Brown Sugar Substitute
Rice Wine Vinegar
Sesame Oil
Minced Garlic
Dried Ginger
Green Onions

Optional

Xanthan Gum
Water

Garnish

Sesame Seeds
Green Onions
Sriracha Sauce

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a saucepan, whisk together tamari/ soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger.

 

Bring the sauce to a simmer. If you would like the sauce to be thicker, add the xanthan gum slurry.

Lower heat and continue to stir the sauce for another 1-2 minutes, or until it has reduced and thickened slightly. Remove from heat.

Slice the green onions. Keep white and green parts separate.

In a skillet, heat 2 Tbsp of sesame oil. Add the white parts of the green onions and saute for 2-3 minutes, or until tender.

Add the salmon fillets. Cook for 2 minutes on each side. Then top with the teriyaki sauce. Continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes, spooning the teriyaki sauce over the fish.

Once salmon is fully cooked, remove from heat and top with the green parts of the onions, sesame seeds and sriracha sauce, if desired.

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