Instructions
Salmon
- Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in pan on medium heat.1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Pat 3 ounces salmon dry. Season with salt.3 ounces salmon
- Add salmon to pan, continue to cook on medium heat. Make sure the pan is HOT when you add the salmon to it. The hot pan and oil creates the crispy sear. Do not move the salmon for 2-3 minutes, this also helps to create a nice sear.
- Once the salmon is seared/golden brown on one side (about 4-5 minutes), flip it over.
- Cook on other side until desired temp (145 degrees).
- For well done, cook for about 4-5 minutes more on medium heat. Or you could also finish cooking the salmon in the oven at 400 degrees until the internal temperature of the salmon is at least 145.
Salad
- Chop ¼ cup onion, ¼ cup tomato, ½ avocado. Mix chopped vegetables with 3 cups lettuce, 1½ tablespoons olive oil, and 1½ tablespoons lemon juice.¼ cup onion, ¼ cup tomato, ½ avocado, 3 cups lettuce, 1½ tablespoons olive oil, 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
- Salting this salad is very important for flavor. Add 1 teaspoon sea salt to salad and top with 2 tablespoons cheese.2 tablespoons cheese, 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Eat 1 hard-boiled egg on the side or slice and add to salad.1 hard-boiled egg
Sear some salmon in coconut oil and serve it over a salad for a perfectly balanced keto meal!