Keto Perfectly Seared Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Keto Perfectly Seared Salmon recipe, a quick and delicious way to enjoy heart-healthy seafood. Featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets with a golden, crisp sear, this dish is seasoned simply with sea salt, black pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for bright, tangy flavor. Fresh dill adds a fragrant, herbaceous finish, perfectly complementing the richness of the salmon. Ready in just 20 minutes, this low-carb recipe is ideal for keto enthusiasts seeking a flavor-packed, nutrient-dense meal. Serve with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad to complete this elegant yet effortless dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This will help achieve a good sear.
Season both sides of the salmon fillets with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet.
Cook the salmon for about 4-5 minutes, depending on thickness, until the flesh side is golden brown and the fillet easily releases from the pan when lifted with a spatula.
Gently flip the salmon fillets over to the skin side and let them cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and opaque in the center.
Remove the skillet from the heat, and let the salmon rest for a minute or two.
Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the salmon fillets for added flavor.
Garnish with freshly chopped dill before serving for a fresh touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly seared keto-friendly salmon!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1193 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.2 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2728 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 104.8 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 107 mg | 2% | |
*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.
