
Keto Salmon Teriyaki Skewers
This weeknight-friendly recipe gives you a great alternative to your go-to salmon preparation and teaches you how to make keto-friendly teriyaki sauce! Recipe from Keto-Mojo
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon filet center-cut, skinned and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 small zucchini sliced into 1/4-inch discs
- 1 red pepper cut into 1-inch squares
- 1/2 cup soy sauce gluten free or tamari, divided
- 2 tbsp sesame oil divided
- 1/4 cup sweetener granulated, erythritol-based
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet pan with aluminum foil. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water.
- In a medium bowl, combine the salmon, zucchini, red pepper, 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil. Toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate.
- In a heavy-bottomed medium pot, combine the remaining 1/2 cup soy sauce and 1 tablespoon sesame oil plus 1 cup water, the sweetener, onion powder, and ginger. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a low boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is reduced by half and slightly syrupy, 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle in the xanthan gum, whisk to combine and simmer over moderate heat until the sauce has thickened, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat, stir in the sesame seeds. Set aside.
- Remove the wooden skewers from the water, then assemble the skewers: thread the marinated salmon, zucchini, and red pepper evenly among the 4 skewers, then arrange the skewers in one layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 4 minutes, turn over the skewers and brush or drizzle with half of the sauce. Roast for 4 minutes more, turn the skewers again and brush with the remaining sauce. Return to the oven until the salmon is just cooked through and gently flakes, 2 to 3 more minutes more. Serve right away.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Keto Salmon Teriyaki Skewers
Amount per Serving
Calories
273
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
62
mg
21
%
Sodium
1680
mg
73
%
Potassium
779
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
1036
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
44
mg
53
%
Calcium
51
mg
5
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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By Jason Fung, MD
Jason Fung, M.D., is a Toronto-based nephrologist (kidney specialist) and a world leading expert in intermittent fasting and low-carb diets.