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Keto Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

Course Mains
Cooking time 15-30 Minutes
Main Ingredient Fish
Skill Level Intermediate
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 704123123kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 wild salmon filets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Rub

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Sauce

  • 3 ounces butter
  • 2 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper Mix well.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Coat 2 wild salmon filet with rub mixture.
    2 wild salmon
  • Place a medium non-stick pan over high heat.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan and heat until it starts lightly smoking.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Place seasoned salmon in pan, skin side up, to sear crust, then reduce heat to medium. Cook for about four minutes before flipping.
  • Once flipped, continue cooking over medium heat for five minutes until skin becomes crispy.
  • Remove salmon from pan and set aside to rest.
  • Using the same pan, reduce heat to low and add melted 3 ounces butter, 2 tablespoon parsley, 3 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 2 tablespoon lemon juice for sauce. Cook for two minutes.
    3 ounces butter, 2 tablespoon parsley, 3 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Plate salmon and generously spoon sauce over top before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 704kcal | Net carbs: 6g | Fat: 60g | Protein: 36g