Low Carb Pan Seared Salmon
Savor the perfect balance of simplicity and elegance with this *Low Carb Pan Seared Salmon* recipe! Featuring crispy, golden-brown salmon fillets finished with a luscious garlic butter sauce, this dish is packed with flavor and ready in just 25 minutes. The combination of fresh lemon juice, fragrant garlic, and a sprinkle of parsley elevates the natural richness of the salmon while keeping it light and low carb. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this skillet-seared masterpiece pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a bright, crunchy salad. Whether you're following a keto or low carb diet, this recipe delivers a nutritious, restaurant-quality meal right from your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Place the salmon fillets on a plate and pat them dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the salmon fillets skin-side down.
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.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the same skillet. Let it melt and start bubbling before adding minced garlic.
Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Pour in the lemon juice and stir well. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes, allowing all the flavors to combine.
Return the cooked salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve immediately, pairing it with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete low carb meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.2 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.4 g | 167% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 2773 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 105.3 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 154 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.
