There’s nothing like Salmon with Lemon Dijon Sauce to make your stomach happy for dinner! This low carb salmon recipe is great if you’re trying to lose weight with the 17 Day Diet.

It’s also Keto Diet friendly and can definitely be enjoyed on the 17 Day Kickstart Diet.

Keep reading as I’ll let you know which phase of the Kickstart Diet this is approved for as well as side dishes to serve with this lovely salmon dinner and alternatives to salmon if it’s not your favorite protein.

Salmon with Lemon Sauce

This low carb salmon recipe was originally inspired by the sauce I created for my Tuna Cakes with Lemon Dijon Sauce, so if you’ve had my tuna cakes, this sauce might seem familiar to you!

I then created this Salmon with Lemon Dijon Sauce for my Spring-inspired low carb Fresh & Clean 17 cycle 1 meal plan and it became a hit so I decided to share it on my blog!

Ingredients for Low Carb Salmon Recipe 

This low carb salmon recipe is fairly simple, yet the sauce packs BIG flavor! Here are a few of the base ingredients you’ll need in order to make this Keto Salmon recipe:

• Salmon
• Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper

Don’t Like Salmon? Use These Proteins Instead

If salmon isn’t your favorite, but you want to experience the yummy Lemon Dijon Sauce, you can use all types of proteins. Here are a few that I recommend:

• Cod
• Halibut
• Tilapia
• Mahi Mahi
• Tuna Steaks
• Or any other white fish
• Chicken or turkey breast

Keto Sauce for Salmon

The ingredients for the Lemon Dijon Sauce are fairly straight forward, too! Here are a few things you’ll need:

• Plain Greek Yogurt
• Dijon Mustard
• Lemon
• Fresh Chives Dill, or Parsley  

Salmon and Asparagus

When I think of salmon, especially during the Spring and Summer months,  I automatically think of serving it with asparagus.

I like my asparagus a few different ways:

• Roasted – it gets that nutty flavor that I love and some of the bitterness goes away
• Steamed – this is probably the quickest and easiest way
• Pan fried – I like the ease of this method, plus the little crispy edges that can form give it such yummy flavor

Low Carb Sides for Salmon

When asparagus isn’t in season, reach for these low carb sides and/or vegetables that will definitely go well with this Salmon with Lemon Dijon Sauce recipe:

• Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
• Roasted Radishes and Carrots
• Spicy Lime Cauliflower Steaks
• Italian Roasted Vegetables
• Roasted Carrots
• Mock Mashed Potatoes (Cauliflower)
• Sautéed Green Beans with Crimini Mushrooms

Low Carb Salmon Recipe for the 17 Day Diet

If you landed here and you’re on the 17 Day Diet, you’re in luck as this salmon with lemon sauce is 100% approved for all cycles. 

Salmon is a wonderful protein source, especially for Cycle 1, as it’s filled with healthy fats and easy to digest. If you’re not entirely sure which foods are allowed when, make sure you take a peek at my 17 Day Diet Cycle 1 Food List.

You can also check out my book on Amazon called Fast Track Your Weight Loss With the 17 Day Diet which has all the food lists (and a 7 day meal plan, too!).

Salmon Low Carb for the 17 Day Kickstart Diet

If the 17 Day Kickstart Diet is more your jam, then this recipe will fit in just nicely!

The 17 Day Kickstart Diet is geared more towards a plant forward way of eating with emphasis on fish such as salmon.

However, this Salmon with Lemon Dijon Sauce will have to wait until the 10-Day Stabilize Phase when yogurt is allowed.

If you want to pair this Salmon dish with a salad, make sure you try my Kickstart Detox Salad.

If you’re unclear as to what foods are allowed when, take a peek at my 17 Day Kickstart Food List for more information.

Keto Salmon – Is Salmon Keto Friendly?

This Salmon with Lemon Dijon Sauce is definitely Keto friendly!

This recipe calls for Greek Yogurt, so make sure you use a full fat version. Alternatively, you can also use a full fat sour cream.

If you want to sweeten the Lemon Dion Sauce up a bit, make sure you use an approved sweetener. 

If you’re new to keto, make sure you check out my Keto Diet Beginner’s Guide.

Are you unsure of which foods are keto friendly? Make sure you check out my Keto Diet Food List.

Keto Salmon Recipes

If you’re looking for more low carb salmon recipes, make sure you check out these Keto friendly versions:

• Bang Bang Salmon & Broccoli Bowls
• Salmon With Lemon Caper Vinaigrette
• Sheet Pan Parmesan Baked Salmon & Broccoli
• Low Carb Salmon with Peach & Cucumber Salsa
• Salmon & Avocado Salsa Salad
• Pan Seared Salmon with Mediterranean Salsa Fresca
• Lemon and Dill Salmon

Other Low Carb Fish & Seafood Recipes

If you’re a big fan of fish or seafood in general and you want to add more low carb seafood recipes to add to your dinner rotation, you’ll love these other fabulous low carb fish recipes:

• Mahi Mahi with Citrus Herb Salad
• Shrimp Cocktail
• Pan Seared Salmon with Mediterranean Salsa Fresca
• Mayo Free Tuna and Egg Salad
• Grilled Lemon Sriracha Shrimp
• Sandy’s Tuna Toast
• Tuna Cakes with Lemon Dijon Sauce
• Broiled Tilapia with Parmesan

Other Spring Cleanse Detox Recipes

I mention earlier in this post that this recipe was created for my annual Spring Cleanse Challenge where we used my Fresh & Clean 17 Cycle 1 Meal Plan (this plan is now available during the Spring and Summer months). 

If you enjoy this recipe, you may want to try out these other Fresh & Clean 17 recipes:

If you try this Keto Salmon with Lemon Dijon Sauce recipe and you enjoy it, please consider leaving a review in the recipe card below. If you happen to be on social media, make sure you tag me @17ddblog so I can see your plated dish!