20 Low-Carb High-Protein Salmon Recipes

Salmon is one of the best foods for a low-carb, high-protein lifestyle. Not only is it rich in omega-3s and loaded with flavor, but it’s also versatile enough to work in quick weekday dinners, meal prep bowls, or even breakfast recipes.

Here are 20 complete salmon recipes that are healthy, filling, and delicious.

1. Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet.
3. Mix butter, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour over salmon and bake 12–15 minutes, until flaky.

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2. Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper
• 2 avocados, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
• Juice of 1 lime

Directions:

1. Rub salmon with olive oil and spices. Grill 4–5 minutes per side.
2. Mix avocado, tomato, onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Serve salsa on top of salmon.

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3. Creamy Tuscan Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 cups spinach
• ¼ cup grated parmesan

Directions:

1. Pan-sear salmon in olive oil until golden; set aside.
2. In the same pan, sauté garlic, add cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan.
3. Stir in spinach until wilted.
4. Return salmon to sauce, simmer 2–3 minutes, and serve.

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4. Low-Carb Teriyaki Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• ⅓ cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp sugar-free sweetener (like monk fruit)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated

Directions:

1. Mix marinade ingredients. Marinate salmon 20–30 minutes.
2. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, basting with sauce.

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5. Lemon Herb Salmon Skewers

Ingredients:

• 1 lb salmon, cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Toss salmon cubes in marinade.
2. Thread onto skewers.
3. Grill 2–3 minutes per side until cooked through.

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6. Cajun Spiced Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

1. Rub salmon with olive oil and seasoning.
2. Pan-sear or grill 3–4 minutes per side.

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7. Salmon Cauliflower Rice Bowl

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cups cauliflower rice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 avocado, sliced

Directions:

1. Pan-sear salmon until cooked.
2. In another pan, sauté garlic with cauliflower rice for 5 minutes.
3. Serve salmon over cauliflower rice with avocado.

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8. Dill Yogurt Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Directions:

1. Bake salmon at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes.
2. Mix yogurt, dill, lemon, and garlic.
3. Spoon sauce over salmon before serving.

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9. Smoked Salmon Egg Muffins

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• ½ cup smoked salmon, chopped
• ½ cup spinach, chopped
• ¼ cup shredded cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Whisk eggs, stir in salmon, spinach, and cheese.
3. Pour into muffin tin, bake 15–20 minutes.

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10. Pesto Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• ¼ cup basil pesto

Directions:

1. Spread pesto over salmon.
2. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes.

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11. Crispy Skin Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets (skin-on)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Heat skillet with oil until hot.
2. Place salmon skin-side down, press with spatula 4–5 minutes.
3. Flip and cook 2 more minutes.

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12. Salmon Stuffed Avocados

Ingredients:

• 2 avocados, halved
• 1 cup cooked salmon, flaked
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Mix salmon, yogurt, lemon, salt, and pepper.
2. Spoon into avocado halves.

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13. Thai Coconut Salmon Curry

Ingredients:

• 1 lb salmon, cubed
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2 tbsp red curry paste
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Fresh basil

Directions:

1. Heat curry paste in pan, add coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime.
2. Add salmon cubes, simmer 8–10 minutes.
3. Garnish with basil.

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14. Everything Bagel Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning

Directions:

1. Sprinkle seasoning on salmon.
2. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes.

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15. Salmon Salad Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked salmon, flaked
• 2 tbsp mayo
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• Romaine lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. Mix salmon, mayo, mustard, celery.
2. Spoon into lettuce leaves.

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16. Chimichurri Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• ½ cup parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Directions:

1. Blend parsley, oil, vinegar, and garlic into chimichurri.
2. Grill salmon and top with sauce.

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17. Poached Salmon with Lemon & Dill

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 3 cups water
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 sprig dill

Directions:

1. Bring water with lemon and dill to a simmer.
2. Add salmon, poach 10 minutes until cooked.

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18. Salmon Zoodle Alfredo

Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchini, spiralized
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup parmesan
• 1 tbsp butter
• 4 salmon fillets

Directions:

1. Cook salmon and set aside.
2. Heat butter, cream, parmesan until thickened.
3. Toss with zucchini noodles and top with salmon.

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19. Mediterranean Salmon Bowl

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• ½ cup olives
• ½ cucumber, diced
• ¼ cup feta
• 2 cups cauliflower rice

Directions:

1. Cook salmon and cauliflower rice separately.
2. Assemble bowls with toppings.

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20. Blackened Salmon with Cabbage Slaw

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp blackened seasoning
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 2 tbsp mayo
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Directions:

1. Rub salmon with seasoning, sear 3–4 minutes per side.
2. Mix cabbage, mayo, vinegar.
3. Serve slaw with salmon.