Keto Seared Fish Fillet with Lemon Butter Sauce
Indulge in a restaurant-quality dinner at home with this Keto Seared Fish Fillet with Lemon Butter Sauce, a low-carb delight that’s bursting with flavor. Perfectly golden and tender fish fillets like salmon or cod are seared to perfection in olive oil, creating a deliciously crisp exterior. The real star, however, is the velvety lemon butter sauce infused with fresh garlic, zesty lemon, and fragrant parsley, which elevates this dish to a whole new level of culinary elegance. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gluten-free, keto-friendly main course is ideal for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it with a light side of cauliflower rice or sautéed greens for a satisfying and healthy meal that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Fish fillets (such as salmon or cod)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the fish fillets to the skillet, skin-side down if applicable.
Sear the fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter.
Allow the butter to melt, then add the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Cook the sauce for another minute, ensuring the ingredients are well combined.
Return the fish fillets to the skillet and spoon the lemon butter sauce over them to coat.
Allow the fish to warm through for about 1-2 minutes before removing from the heat.
Serve the seared fish fillets hot, garnished with a little extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1919 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.2 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.4 g | 252% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 502 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 2728 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.0 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 133.3 g | 267% | |
| Vitamin D | 67.5 mcg | 338% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2462 mg | 52% | |
*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.
