Keto Low Sodium Dijon Salmon Skillet

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  • prep time

    prep time

    3 h 10 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    35 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    3 h 45 min

Keto Low Sodium Dijon Salmon Skillet

You’ll really enjoy making this low sodium Keto salmon recipe for a family or your weekly meal prep. You won’t even notice that there’s little to no salt in the recipe because it’s so flavorful! This all-in-one meal is made in one skillet. Fresh salmon fillets are cooked with the skin on along with a buttery dijon marinade. The rest of the skillet is filled with mushrooms and asparagus as well as a thick seasoned cream. If meal prepped, this recipe makes a great lunch, but it also makes a beautiful centerpiece at the dinner table to be served family-style.

How is this a low sodium Keto recipe?

Instead of adding salt directly to the recipe, you’ll flavor the dish with other ingredients. Your marinade is made with dijon mustard, which already has a small amount of sodium in it. The marinade is so flavorful, it’s unnecessary to season the fish. Depending on your dietary needs, there is the option to salt and pepper your salmon skillet to taste. Make sure you’re using unsalted butter in the recipe as well!

Go dairy-free

You can eliminate the dairy from the recipe in a few easy steps. Instead of using butter in your salmon marinade, substitute it with extra virgin olive oil. You can also replace the butter used in step 6 with regular olive oil. Cooking the vegetables in the skillet should naturally deglaze any seasoning stuck to the bottom. Finally, omit the heavy cream and just use almond milk in your skillet. You can thicken the almond milk with low-carb tapioca flour.

Meal prepping the recipe

To meal prep this low sodium salmon skillet, you should have one salmon filet per meal prep container. Subtract the weight of the filet from the total weight of one serving to determine how much of the creamy mushrooms and asparagus you should add. Remember that these weights are approximate, and your serving could differ by a few grams.

  • Net Carbs

    3.7 g

  • Fiber

    1.3 g

  • Total Carbs

    5.3 g

  • Protein

    26.5 g

  • Fats

    28.7 g

381 cals

Keto Low Sodium Dijon Salmon Skillet

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Ingredients

  • Butter, unsalted

    Butter, unsalted

    1.5 tbsp

  • Dijon mustard

    Dijon mustard

    2 tsp

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 tsp, chopped

  • Scallions

    Scallions

    1 medium - 4 1/8" long

  • Salmon Pink Raw

    Salmon Pink Raw

    1 lb

  • Asparagus

    Asparagus

    4.5 oz

  • Brown mushrooms

    Brown mushrooms

    6 oz

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    1 tbsp

  • Butter, unsalted

    Butter, unsalted

    1.5 tbsp

  • Garlic powder

    Garlic powder

    0.25 tsp

  • Onion powder

    Onion powder

    0.5 tsp

  • Paprika

    Paprika

    0.25 tsp

  • Almond milk

    Almond milk

    0.75 cup

  • Cream Heavy Whipping

    Cream Heavy Whipping

    0.5 cup

Recipe Steps

steps 7

3 h 45 min

  • Step 1

    Melt butter in a small dish. Stir dijon mustard, minced garlic, and chopped green onion into the butter to make a marinade and set this aside. Next, cut salmon into 4-ounce filets and pat the flesh dry with paper towels.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Brush the dijon marinade over the salmon filets. It’s recommended you let your salmon marinate for approximately 3 hours. You can choose to lengthen or shorten the marination time to your preference for cooking.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    When you’re ready to cook the rest of the meal, prepare asparagus stalks by adding them to a pot of boiling water on your stove. Cook the asparagus until it’s tender, which should only be about 5 minutes or even less. Transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Slice your mushrooms and add them to a bowl, and set the bowl aside somewhere with the asparagus. Begin heating olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Once the oil is smoking, add the salmon fillets flesh-side down to the skillet. Cook the salmon until the marinade on the salmon chars to a crispy browned color.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Flip the salmon over and reduce the heat only slightly. Cover the fish with a pan lid to help it cook through while the skin gets crispy on the other side. You can cook the salmon to either be well-done or however you desire. Set the cooked salmon aside and keep the skillet on your stove.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Deglaze the skillet by melting cold butter over medium heat. Add your asparagus and sliced mushrooms to the melted butter and season the skillet with garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Salt and pepper the skillet to taste (these ingredients are not included in the recipe). Continue cooking the vegetables until the mushrooms are tender and browned.
    Step 6
  • Step 7

    Pour almond milk and cream into the skillet. Bring the skillet to a simmer, then nestle the salmon filets evenly within the skillet. Spoon some creamy sauce over the fish as the skillet simmers down to a thicker consistency - about 5 or so minutes. Serve hot!
    Step 7

Comments 2

  • OutstandingKetone897702

    OutstandingKetone897702 3 years ago

    This was amazing! The salmon was one of the best I have ever prepared, crispy outside and moist inside. The sauce was so good and perfect for bringing all of the ingredients together. We added a side of cauliflower rice to get every drop of the sauce. Will definitely make again!

    • GorgeousArugula280016

      GorgeousArugula280016 3 years ago

      Delicious. Personally, I could eat cardboard with that sauce on it. (Lol). Actually got a “great dinner” review from family. Nice to have a new inspiration for a dinner.