Keto Salmon
Pan-seared salmon fillets with a lemon herb butter sauce that comes together in just 20 minutes. This omega-3 rich dish is elegant enough for company and easy enough for any weeknight.
Perfectly seared salmon in a bright lemon herb butter sauce ready in 20 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
protein
sauce
herb
cooking
seasoning
Instructions
Prep the Salmon
Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
Heat the Pan
Heat olive oil in a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and just begins to smoke.
Sear the Salmon
Place salmon skin-side up in the hot pan. Cook undisturbed for 4 minutes until a golden crust forms. Flip carefully and cook skin-side down for 3 to 4 more minutes.
Make the Lemon Herb Butter
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and garlic to the pan. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in lemon juice and lemon zest. Spoon sauce over the salmon repeatedly for 1 minute.
Finish and Serve
Remove salmon from heat and sprinkle with fresh dill. Spoon remaining pan sauce over each fillet. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Substitutions
Common mistakes
I made this!
Cooked this recipe? Share your photo and inspire others.