Keto Crispy Pan-Fried Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Keto Crispy Pan-Fried Salmon recipe, a dish that combines perfectly seared salmon fillets with vibrant lemon and fresh dill for a restaurant-quality meal at home. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and impeccable results in under 30 minutes, this recipe delivers perfectly crispy salmon skin and tender, flaky center every time, making it a go-to for busy keto dieters and seafood lovers alike. Seasoned with a blend of aromatic garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then finished with a buttery lemon glaze, this flavorful dish is not only keto-friendly but also brimming with healthy fats and protein. Serve alongside your favorite low-carb vegetables or a simple green salad for a nutritious meal that’s as satisfying as it is simple.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
Directions
Step 1
Pat dry the salmon fillets with paper towels to ensure the skin becomes crispy when cooked.
Step 2
Season each fillet on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Allow the fillets to sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the butter and let it melt and foam.
Step 4
Carefully place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down. Cook without moving them for about 4-5 minutes or until the skin is crispy and golden.
Step 5
Flip the salmon fillets and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Step 6
During the last minute of cooking, cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the pan over the salmon fillets.
Step 7
Remove the pan from heat and transfer the salmon to serving plates.
Step 8
Garnish with chopped fresh dill and serve immediately. Optionally, you can slice the remaining lemon half into wedges and serve alongside the salmon for added zest.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (613.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1305.3 |
| Total Fat 95.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g | |
| Cholesterol 232.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2839.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 8.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.6g | |
| Protein 105.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 2.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 38.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 151.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories