Teriyaki Salmon with Spicy Mayo and Asparagus
Course: Recipes, Lunch, DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy3
servings20
minutes25
minutes577
kcalWhile teriyaki sauce traditionally does contain sugar, our keto-friendly version uses a sugar-free substitute that is still highly comparable and tastes almost the same on a protein like salmon, which absorbs flavors very well. Topped with a spicy aioli, this flaky fish dish is served with buttered asparagus for a classic-style dinner. If you enjoy an added crunch, toss some slivered almonds in with the asparagus right before serving.
Ingredients
FOR THE SPICY MAYO:
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
FOR SALMON AND ASPARAGUS:
12 spears asparagus spears
1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger
2 tsp olive oil, divided
1/2 tsp ½ teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 tbsp Teriyaki Sauce, or purchased sugar-free teriyaki sauce (such as Seal Sama)
2 (8-ounce) salmon fillets
Sliced scallions, for garnish
Directions
- TO MAKE THE SPICY MAYO: In a food processor, mix the garlic and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add the egg, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper to the garlic and lemon juice puree. While pureeing, slowly add the olive oil until the mayo forms. Set aside in the refrigerator while the fillets cook.
- TO MAKE THE SALMON AND ASPARAGUS: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Remove the woody end from the asparagus, leaving only the tender portion of the stalk.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ginger, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, rice wine vinegar, pepper, and the Teriyaki Sauce.
- Add the salmon and cover completely with the sauce.
- Line a baking dish with aluminum foil. Transfer the salmon from the sauce to the dish. Pour any remaining sauce over the fillets. Tuck the asparagus around the fillets and drizzle them with the remaining teaspoon of olive oil.
- Put the dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
- Remove the dish from the oven and check the fillets for doneness.
- Serve immediately with half of the spicy mayo. Garnish with the scallions. Refrigerate the remaining mayo in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
3 servings per container
Serving Size1 servings
- Amount Per ServingCalories577
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
42.2g
65%
- Total Carbohydrate
12.9g
5%
- Dietary Fiber 3.3g 14%
- Protein 41.5g 83%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
