Wasabi Salmon

(5.0)
By Judy Capodanno
Updated 8/21/2025
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic
Wasabi Salmon
Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

Our Wasabi Salmon is a quick and easy 4-ingredient dinner recipe that delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. Crunchy gluten free wasabi peas coat tender roasted salmon for a spicy crust that’s packed with texture and heat. A drizzle of lime juice adds brightness, balancing the richness of the fish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this wasabi crusted salmon is a great way to shake up your weeknight routine. Each serving delivers 16g of protein and just 111mg of sodium, making it a top choice for low sodium salmon recipes and heart healthy salmon recipes. Plus, with only 4g of carbs, it fits low carb and diabetic meal plans.

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Total Time
30 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
278

What Makes This Wasabi Salmon Healthy (and Delicious)

High-Protein, Low-Carb Salmon for Heart-Healthy Eating

This Wasabi Salmon is fast, flavorful, and developed around simple, nutrient-dense ingredients. Each serving has just 4 grams of carbs and 111 mg of sodium, making it a great choice for low-sodium and low-carb diets. Salmon is naturally rich in heart-healthy fats and protein, while crispy wasabi peas add heat and texture. Because it's oven-baked, you skip excess oil; the olive oil drizzle prevents the salmon from drying out. We love this asian salmon recipe for meal prep or last-minute dinners when we want something exciting without extra effort.

Key Health Highlights

  • Low sodium at just 111 mg per serving
  • Heart-healthy fats from salmon and olive oil
  • Low in carbs (only 4g per serving) and low in cholesterol
  • Gluten-free and diabetes-friendly
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FAQs About Wasabi Salmon & Healthy Salmon Recipes

They’re crunchy, salty, and have a sharp heat that pairs well with the mild, buttery texture of salmon.

You can prep the coating and salmon in advance, but wait to bake it until just before serving for best texture.

Yes. Set the air fryer to 375°F and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Check for doneness at the thickest part; it should flake easily.

Definitely. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health and reduce inflammation.

Yes, this recipe has 16g of protein per serving, which is great for muscle recovery and staying full.

This version is. With only 111mg sodium per serving, it meets low-sodium guidelines.

Yes, especially this recipe. It only has 4g carbs per serving.

Compared to other proteins, yes. This dish comes in under 280 calories per serving.

It has 67mg per serving, which fits well into most low-cholesterol meal plans.

Yes. The healthy fats in salmon help improve HDL (good) cholesterol and reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol when eaten regularly.

Naturally, yes, and this recipe uses no gluten-containing ingredients.

Very. Low in carbs, high in protein, and rich in healthy fats, it supports blood sugar balance.

It’s moderate in fat, but those fats are the healthy kind, mostly omega-3s.

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Ingredients

Recipe yields 4 servings

How to Make Wasabi Salmon

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°. Lightly coat a baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. Step 2

    In a food processor or blender, chop wasabi peas until they are finely ground but not a powdery consistency. Spread the chopped wasabi peas on a plate.

  3. Step 3

    Rinse the salmon filets with water and press the filets, skin side up, into the wasabi peas. Arrange the filets, skin side down, onto baking pan. Drizzle fillets with olive oil. Bake salmon about 12 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from pan. Drizzle with lime juice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
4 oz salmon

278
Calories
17
g
Fat
67
mg
Cholesterol
111
mg
Sodium
4
g
Carbs
3
g
Sat. Fat
1
g
Fiber
16
g
Protein

Serving & Storage Tips

  • Best served fresh, but leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days
  • To reheat, use the oven or air fryer to crisp the crust back up
  • Great over greens, with brown rice, or in lettuce wraps
  • Add lime juice right before serving to keep the flavor bright

Ingredient Substitutions

Try unsalted crushed pistachios with a pinch of wasabi powder for similar texture and spice.

Fresh lemon juice works too. It’s slightly less sharp and changes the flavor profile, but still brightens the dish.

It works fine here, just press the fillet directly into the wasabi coating on one side.

Firm tofu slices can be crusted and roasted the same way, just reduce bake time by a few minutes.

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