Low Carb Pan Seared Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful Low Carb Pan Seared Salmon, a quick and healthy dish that's bursting with vibrant, fresh flavors. Perfectly seasoned salmon fillets are seared to golden, crispy perfection, then bathed in a rich, buttery garlic and lemon sauce for an irresistible finishing touch. This easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy nights, yet elegant enough for entertaining. With fresh parsley as a bright garnish and only low-carb, wholesome ingredients, this dish is not only keto-friendly but also a nutritional powerhouse. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad for a complete, guilt-free meal that’s guaranteed to impress!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Place the salmon fillets on a plate and pat them dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the salmon fillets skin-side down.
Step 3
Cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crispy and the salmon is mostly cooked through. Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the same skillet. Let it melt and start bubbling before adding minced garlic.
Step 5
Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Step 6
Pour in the lemon juice and stir well. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes, allowing all the flavors to combine.
Step 7
Return the cooked salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Step 8
Serve immediately, pairing it with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete low carb meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (623.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1504.0 |
| Total Fat 120.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 33.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 293mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2773.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.8g | |
| Protein 105.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 41.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 153.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories