Keto Butter Garlic Salmon Recipe

Keto butter garlic salmon is a restaurant-quality dinner you can make in under 20 minutes. Pan-seared salmon fillets are bathed in a rich, garlicky butter sauce with fresh lemon and herbs. Each serving delivers 35g of protein and healthy omega-3 fats with just 1g net carbs, making it one of the best keto dinner options available.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (about 170g each), skin-on
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Place salmon skin-side up and sear for 4 minutes without moving.
4. Flip salmon and cook skin-side down for 3 more minutes.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Push salmon to one side of the pan.
6. Add butter to the empty side. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
7. Add lemon juice and dill, then spoon the garlic butter sauce over the salmon repeatedly for 2 minutes.
8. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
9. Serve immediately with lemon slices on the side.

Tips & Variations

• Do not move the salmon during the initial sear; this ensures a golden crust forms cleanly.
• Swap dill for fresh thyme or tarragon for a different herb profile.
• For a spicy version, add 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes with the garlic.
• Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a pan over low heat with a splash of water.
• Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles to build a complete keto meal.

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 494 kcal

Protein: 34.5g

Fat: 37.6g

Carbs: 2.4g

Net Carbs: 2g

Fiber: 0.3g

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