Keto Pan Seared Salmon

Elevate your keto dinner game with this luscious Keto Pan Seared Salmon, a quick and elegant dish packed with flavor and healthy fats. Perfectly seared to achieve a crispy skin and tender, flaky interior, these salmon fillets are seasoned with a simple blend of sea salt, garlic powder, and black pepper, then finished with a rich lemon-dill butter sauce that’s downright irresistible. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cook time, this low-carb recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as a show-stopping centerpiece for guests. Pair it with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad to keep it keto-friendly and deliciously satisfying!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 whole lemon
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Take the salmon fillets out of the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before cooking.

Step 2

Pat dry the salmon fillets with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This will help achieve a crispy skin.

Step 3

Season the fillets on both sides with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of butter and swirl it around the pan.

Step 5

Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure even contact with the pan.

Step 6

Flip the fillets carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the middle of the salmon is slightly translucent and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.

Step 7

Squeeze half of the lemon over the salmon fillets while they are in the pan.

Step 8

Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside. Add another tablespoon of butter and olive oil to the skillet, then stir in the fresh dill and the juice of the remaining half lemon.

Step 9

Turn off the heat and spoon the lemon-dill butter sauce over the salmon fillets.

Step 10

Serve immediately, garnished with extra dill or lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(620.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1404.2

Total Fat 107.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 265.8mg	0%
Sodium 1713.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g	0%
Total Sugars 1.6g
Protein 105.3g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 30.1mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 120.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.2%

Protein: 29.8%

Carbs: 2.0%