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Keto Seared Lemon-Butter Salmon with Italian Salad

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This Keto Seared Lemon-Butter Salmon is crispy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with flavor! 🍋🐟 Served with a fresh Italian salad, it’s the perfect low-carb meal for a quick weeknight dinner or a romantic Valentine’s Day meal. Ready in 30 minutes, simple to make, and keto-friendly!

Ingredients

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For the Salmon:

  • 2 fresh salmon fillets (skin-on)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 fresh lemon (juice & zest)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

For the Italian Salad:

  • 3 cups mixed greens (romaine, arugula, or spinach)
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup black or green olives, sliced
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients:

  • Take the salmon fillets out of the fridge 10 minutes before cooking.
  • Pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Mince garlic, slice onions, halve tomatoes, and zest the lemon.

Make the Italian Salad:

  • Toss greens, tomatoes, onions, olives, and Parmesan in a bowl.
  • Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour over the salad, toss, and set aside.

Cook the Salmon:

  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  • Season salmon with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  • Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving.
  • Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes.

Make the Lemon-Butter Sauce:

  • Reduce heat to medium-low, add butter and garlic.
  • Once melted, add lemon juice and zest.
  • Spoon sauce over salmon for 30 seconds.

Serve:

  • Plate salmon, drizzle with sauce, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with Italian salad.

Notes

  • For extra crispy salmon, don’t move it while searing.
  • If using frozen salmon, thaw completely and pat dry before cooking.
  • Pair with cauliflower mash or roasted asparagus for a fuller meal.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best taste.

Please note: The recipe or ingredients shown in the video might vary slightly from what’s listed here. Use the video as an illustration, but for the best results, you might want to stick to the recipe provided in this article.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-seared-lemon-butter-salmon-with-italian-salad/