Low Carb Crab Topped Salmon

This sushi-inspired crab-topped salmon is full of flavor and super low in carbohydrates! Keto, gluten free and dairy free recipe.

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This recipe came about because I was looking to do something interesting with salmon one day. I had a real craving for some sushi - but my salmon wasn't sushi grade unfortunately. What I wanted was a sort of sushi roll, without the rice and without all the effort (although I have tried making low carb maki before - fun but messy!). I had a small can of crab in the pantry - and the idea of topping the salmon with Japanese flavors started to form. Note: Sushi often includes imitation crab meat (also known as crab sticks or seafood sticks), which does contain fish - but also fillers which add to the carb count. Best to stay clear of them!

How to Make Low Carb Crab Topped Salmon

Although I love poaching salmon in butter, for this dish I really wanted the salmon to be roasted - although the dish also works well if you use a microwave vegetable steamer! Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then roast in a preheated oven for eight minutes.

While the salmon is cooking, thoroughly drain a small can of crabmeat, then mix it with mayonnaise and wasabi paste.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

Spread the crab mixture over the salmon. Return it to the oven and cook for another 2 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through - this depends on the thickness of your salmon fillet, and your own personal preference!

This meal certainly comes together quickly! Slice up a ripe avocado and serve it with the salmon!

These are some of my favorite sushi flavors - all in one dish! You can serve it with a light salad, or make it into a more filling meal by adding shirataki rice, zoodles, or perhaps some spicy bok choy!

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Low Carb Crab Topped Salmon

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This sushi-inspired Crab Topped Salmon is full of flavor and super low in carbohydrates! Keto, gluten free and dairy free recipe.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 12 minutes mins

Makes: 2 Servings

Net Carbs: 2

Calories: 567

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

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• 2 salmon fillets
• salt and pepper
• 6 oz can crab drained
• 2 tbs mayonnaise
• ¼ teaspoon wasabi paste with extra for serving
• 1 avocado sliced

Equipment

• S&B Premium Wasabi Paste in Tube, 1.52 Ounce

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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1. Preheat the oven to 375F.
2. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then roast for 8 minutes.
3. While the salmon is cooking, thoroughly drain a small can of crabmeat, then mix it with mayonnaise and wasabi paste. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Spread the crab mixture over the salmon.
5. Return it to the oven and cook for another 2 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through - this depends on the thickness of your salmon fillet, and your own personal preference!
6. Slice up the avocado and serve it with the salmon.

Nutrition

Calories: 567kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 51gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 181mgSodium: 505mgFiber: 6gNet Carbs: 2g

Notes

2g net carbs per serving (one crab topped salmon fillet with half avocado)

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.