Keto Grilled Eel with Teriyaki Glaze
Savor the bold flavors of this Keto Grilled Eel with Teriyaki Glaze, a low-carb culinary masterpiece that's perfect for adventurous palates. Tender eel fillets are expertly seasoned with sea salt and black pepper before being grilled to perfection, creating a smoky, caramelized finish that pairs beautifully with the homemade keto teriyaki glaze. This sugar-free glaze is crafted with coconut aminos, erythritol, fresh ginger, and garlic, offering a tantalizing combination of savory, sweet, and tangy notes while staying true to your keto lifestyle. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in under an hour, it's an elegant yet approachable recipe that’s perfect for a dinner party or a gourmet weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- 4 fillets eel fillets
- 0.5 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons erythritol
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 stalks green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1. Begin by preparing the teriyaki glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the coconut aminos, erythritol, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
Step 2
2. Heat the saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the erythritol dissolves and the mixture starts thickening, approximately 5-7 minutes.
Step 3
3. Remove the glaze from heat and let it cool while you prepare the eel.
Step 4
4. Sprinkle the eel fillets with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 5
5. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using a stove, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Step 6
6. Place the eel fillets on the grill or in the grill pan, skin-side down. Grill the fillets for about 5 minutes per side, brushing them with the teriyaki glaze during the last minute on each side. Continue grilling until the glaze is caramelized and the eel is cooked through.
Step 7
7. Remove the eel fillets from the grill and set them on a serving platter.
Step 8
8. Chop the green onions finely and sprinkle them over the grilled eel along with sesame seeds.
Step 9
9. Serve immediately, enjoying the richly flavored eel complemented by the keto-friendly teriyaki glaze.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (640.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1268.0 |
| Total Fat 79.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 7.9g | |
| Cholesterol 740mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3509.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 55.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.9g | |
| Protein 97.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 3168IU | 0% |
| Calcium 134.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1258.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories