Keto Pan-Fried Salmon
Elevate your seafood night with this Keto Pan-Fried Salmon, a dish that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful! Perfectly seasoned salmon fillets are pan-seared to crispy, golden perfection, then bathed in a luxurious garlic lemon butter sauce that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, this gluten-free, low-carb recipe is ideal for anyone following a keto diet or simply seeking a wholesome, restaurant-quality meal at home. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with vibrant lemon wedges, it’s easy to make, packed with healthy fats, and perfect for impressing guests or delighting your family. Whether you’re a seafood enthusiast or new to cooking salmon, this quick and easy recipe delivers delicious results every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season them evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it just starts to shimmer.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook without moving for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add lemon juice and butter to the skillet, swirling occasionally until the butter melts and incorporates with the juices to form a sauce.
Turn off the heat and add the chopped parsley to the sauce, stirring to combine.
Return the salmon to the skillet, spooning the lemon butter sauce over each fillet.
Serve immediately with freshly chopped parsley and lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.2 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.4 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 262 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 2771 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 105.3 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 183 mg | 4% | |
*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.
