Keto Crispy Pan-Fried Salmon
Elevate your keto dinner game with this irresistible Keto Crispy Pan-Fried Salmon recipe! Featuring perfectly seasoned salmon fillets cooked to golden, crispy perfection, this dish is the epitome of quick, flavorful, and low-carb dining. A combination of olive oil and butter creates a beautifully caramelized crust, while fresh lemon juice adds a bright, tangy finish. Garnished with aromatic dill, this gourmet meal is ready in just 25 minutes, making it an easy yet elegant option for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve this high-protein, gluten-free dish with a side of sautéed vegetables or a crisp salad for a satisfying, keto-friendly feast that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Pat dry the salmon fillets with paper towels to ensure the skin becomes crispy when cooked.
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.
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the butter and let it melt and foam.
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.
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.
During the last minute of cooking, cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the pan over the salmon fillets.
Remove the pan from heat and transfer the salmon to serving plates.
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
Calories |
1305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.8 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 233 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 2839 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 105.4 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 152 mg | 3% | |
*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.
