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Keto salmon fillets with garlic butter sauce, fresh parsley, and lemon slices on a plate
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Keto Salmon Recipe

Quick and easy keto salmon with a perfectly seared, crispy exterior and a moist, flaky center, finished with a simple garlic butter and lemon sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: keto salmon, low-carb salmon
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Sabine Venier

Equipment

  • 1 Cast iron skillet, non-stick pan, or griddle

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets about 4-6 oz. each
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • lemon slices for garnish (optional)
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Instructions

  • Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving, until the skin is crisp and the salmon is almost cooked through.
  • Flip salmon carefully and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds.
  • Add lemon juice and cook 30–60 seconds more. Then add the parsley. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Swap the lemon juice for fresh lime juice for a slightly brighter, more tangy flavor.
  • This recipe works well with frozen salmon, just make sure it’s fully thawed and patted completely dry before cooking to help it sear properly.
  • You can easily remove the skin after cooking if preferred, but keeping it on while searing helps protect the fish and creates the best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 867mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 413IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg