Keto Low-Carb Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Asparagus is so delicious!

On this Keto journey, Shawn and I enjoy fresh salmon a few times a month.  It’s a fabulous source of healthy fat and protein.  The recipe for Bacon Wrapped Salmon with Tarragon popped up on my email news channel.   The recipe reminded me of a salmon dish I live to prepare in the summer on the BBQ.  I wrap in individual foil wraps salmon sitting on a bed of asparagus.  I decided to combine these 2 recipes and prepare bacon-wrapped salmon and asparagus.

The most challenging part of this recipe is finding compliant bacon.  This is bacon that is free of sugar, nitrates, and fillers, carrageenan, or MSG.

Sodium nitrate is used to deter the growth of bacteria.  It is used in the curing formula and is a preservative that’s used in the processing of bacon, jerky, and luncheon meats.  Studies show that eating too much of these products dramatically increases your sodium intake, as well as increases your heart disease, narrowing of the blood vessels, and hardening of the arteries.

You can make your own bacon at home or choose certain brands that offer nitrate-free bacon.  Look for packages that say “uncured bacon.”  Some of the brands include:

CANADA:

truLOCAL: truLOCAL STORE

·      truLOCAL Sugar and Nitrate Free Bacon

UNITED STATES:

APPLEGATE: WHOLE FOODS MARKET

·      Applegate Organic No Sugar Uncured Bacon – Ingredients:Organic Pork**, Water, Sea Salt, Contains Less Than 2% of the Following: Celery Powder

·      Applegate Organics Uncured Turkey Bacon – Ingredients: Organic Turkey, Water. Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Sea Salt, Celery Powder, Organic Onion Powder.

·      Applegate Naturals Uncured Turkey Bacon – Ingredients: Turkey, Water. Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Sea Salt, Celery Powder, Onion Powder, Spices.

COSTCO:

·      Kirkland Signature Thick Sliced Lower Sodium Bacon– Ingredients: Pork, Water, Salt, Sodium, Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.

GARRET VALLEY: GARRET VALLEY STORE LOCATOR

·      Garret Valley Sugar-Free Dry Rubbed Bacon – Ingredients: Pork, Sea Salt, Spices (Black Pepper, Fenugreek, Nutmeg, White Pepper, Mace, Allspice).

·      Garret Valley Sugar-Free Turkey Bacon – Ingredients: Turkey, Water, Sea Salt, Cultured Powder, Paprika (For Flavor), White Pepper, Onion Powder.

JONES: JONES DAIRY FARM

·      Jone’s No Sugar Uncured Bacon – Ingredients: Pork, Water, Vinegar & Lemon Juice Concentrate, Salt, Cultured Celery Juice

MAVERICK RANCH: PUBLIX STORE

·      Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon – Ingredients: Pork, Water, Less Than 2%: Salt, Vinegar, Celery Powder.

NAKED BACON: NAKED BACON WEBSITE

·      Naked Bacon Original Whole30 Approved Bacon – Ingredients: Pork, Water, Spices & Sea Salt.

·      Naked Bacon No Sugar – Ingredients: Pork, Water, Spices & Sea Salt.

·      Naked Bacon Sugar-Free Jalapeno Bacon – Ingredients: Pork, Water, Spices & Sea Salt.

·      Naked Bacon Sugar-Free Chipotle Bacon – Ingredients: Pork, Water, Spices & Sea Salt.

PETERSON’S: PETERSON’S STORE FINDER

·      Peterson’s Organic No Sugar Added Uncured Smoked Bacon – Ingredients: Organic Pork, Water, Vinegar (Made With Organic Ingredients), Salt, Celery Powder.

·      Peterson’s Uncured No Sugar Hickory Smoked Bacon – Ingredients: Pork, Water, Less Than 2% Of Salt, Vinegar, Citrus Extracts, Pomegranate Extract, Rosemary Extract.

NATURE’S RANCHER: NATURE’S RANCHER UNCURED BACON

·      Nature’s Rancher No Sugar Added Uncured Hickory Smoked Bacon– Ingredients: Pork, Water, Less Than 2% Of Salt, Vinegar, Citrus Extracts, Pomegranate Extract, Rosemary Extract (available at Whole Foods).

SIMPLE TRUTH: Kroger, Fred Meyer, and Ralph stores.

·      Simple Truth Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon – Ingredients: Pork, Water, Sea Salt, Cultured Celery Extract, Spices.

TARGET:

·      Market Pantry Hardwood Smoked Classic Cut Reduced Sodium Bacon – Ingredients: Pork Cured With Water, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.

TRADER JOE’S: TRADER JOE’S

·      Trader Joe’s No Sugar Dry Rubbed Uncured Bacon – Ingredients: Pork, Sea Salt, Spices (Allspice, Black Pepper, Fenugreek, Mace, Nutmeg, White Pepper), Sunflower Oil

U.S. WELLNESS MEATS: GRASSLANDBEEF.COM

·      U.S. Wellness Sugar-Free Pork Bacon Slices – Ingredients: Pork, Sea Salt

·      U.S. Wellness Sugar-Free Diced Uncured Pork Bacon Ends – Ingredients: Pork, Sea Salt

·      U.S. Wellness Sugar-Free Canadian Bacon Slices – Ingredients: Pork, Sea Salt

WELLSHIRE: WELLSHIRE SHOP

·      Wellshire Paleo Sugar-Free Dry Rubbed Bacon – Ingredients: Pork, Sea Salt, Spices (Black Pepper, Fenugreek, Nutmeg, White Pepper, Mace, Allspice).

·      Wellshire Paleo Sugar-Free Uncured Turkey Bacon – Ingredients: Turkey, Water, Sea Salt, Celery Powder, Paprika, White Pepper, Onion Powder.

WHAT IS THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF KETO LOW-CARB BACON-WRAPPED SALMON  ASPARAGUS?

Let’s look at the nutritional value of Keto Low-Carb Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Asparagus.  Two meals per week of fatty fish, such as salmon, can reduce your risk of fatal heart disease by 40%. A 3-ounce serving of salmon provides 1.9 grams of Omega-3 fatty acids.   Salmon is one of the best sources of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.  It’s also a great source of protein (3.5 ounces = 22 to 25 grams), vitamin B, potassium, and selenium.  Salmon contains antioxidants that help to reduce high blood pressure, improve heart health, help to prevent diabetes, and aid in decreasing the risk of brain damage due to a stroke.

WHAT IS THE TASTE PROFILE OF KETO LOW-CARB BACON WRAPPED SALMON ASPARAGUS?

The predominant taste sensations of Keto Low-Carb Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Asparagusare fattiness (from the salmon) and saltiness (from the bacon).  A delicious combination.

WHAT WINE HARMONIZES WITH KETO LOW-CARB BACON-WRAPPED SALMON ASPARAGUS?

With the predominant taste sensations of  Keto Low-Carb Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Asparagus being fattiness and saltiness from the bacon choose a big buttery white like Chardonnay or Viognier or a light, fruity red such as Pinot Noir.  The acidity in a white and in a light, fruity red like Pinot Noir will nicely offset the saltinss and fattiness of bacon.

*Wine Tips: To support your Keto diet or low-carb lifestyle, choose low-carb, low-sugar, and low-alcohol wines that are free of additives and artificial coloring.  Include your wine carb macros as part of your meal.  Remember, your liver will process alcohol before nutrients, pausing ketone creation and slowing the ketosis process. Your body will also metabolize alcohol as fuel before using food. This can slow fat burning and may cause your body to store carbs, fat, and protein as excess body fat.  Alcohol consumption also stimulates the appetite.  So, drink low-sugar, low-carb, and low alcohol wines in moderation.

WHAT KETO LOW-CARB HEART HEALTHY RECIPES CAN YOU ENJOY?

Keto Low-Carb Turkey Frittata (Heart Healthy)

Keto Low-Carb Cream Cheese (Heart Healthy)

Keto Low-Carb Tilapia Parmesan (Heart Healthy)

Keto Low-Carb Montreal Chicken Quarters (Heart Healthy)

Keto Low-Carb Stuffed Peppers (Heart Healthy)

Vitamix Professional Series 750 Blender, Professional-Grade

WHAT IS SHARI MAC’S PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION FOR YOUR KETO LOW-CARB DIET?

I’m a huge fan of the Ninja products. In the past, I’ve gone through a counter-top convection oven every couple of years. This Ninja 1800-watt oven is a work horse! It is a must for me to support my Keto diet. Since buying this Ninja I have not turned on my oven in months! Amazing in the summer! No heat in the kitchen from the traditional oven. I use the air-fryer for all our proteins every day. All my air-fried favorites have less bad saturated fat and therefore fewer calories. I cut chicken breasts in half, horizontally, and air-fry them for 20 minutes. You can set the temperature and timer for all sorts of foods and walk away from the kitchen. The machine will shut off automatically at the right time. My proteins are crispy on the outside and super juicy

HOW DO YOU PREPARE KETO LOW-CARB BACON-WRAPPED SALMON ASPARAGUS?

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