Keto Salmon Recipe

Keto Salmon Recipe
Prep 10 min Cook 15 min Serves 4 Source

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 4-6 oz. each)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • lemon slices (for garnish (optional))

Steps

  1. 1

    Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving, until the skin is crisp and the salmon is almost cooked through.

  3. 3

    Flip salmon carefully and cook for 1 minute more.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds.

  5. 5

    Add lemon juice and cook 30–60 seconds more. Then add the parsley. Remove from heat and serve immediately.