This keto salmon recipe has tender, flaky salmon that melts in your mouth and a creamy garlic butter sauce that is full of flavor. And this garlic butter salmon has just 2 NET CARBS and is loaded with healthy fats, making this dish the perfect dinner recipe for the keto diet.
THE BEST KETO SALMON
This keto dinner recipe is quick, easy, flavorful, and super healthy. I mean, what more could you ask for?!
Well, every ingredient used in this recipe is super low carb. I'm talking that this keto salmon has only 2 NET CARBS per serving! And since salmon is naturally high in omega 3-fatty acids it makes this meal even healthier.
But, this garlic butter salmon is more than just healthy, it's loaded with flavor.
The salmon cooks in a creamy, slightly cheesy sauce, and it comes out tender and perfectly flaky.
And to make it even better, everything for this keto salmon recipe cooks in one pan! So not only is the cooking process easier, but it makes the clean up better too.
Plus, the entire recipe takes under 30 minutes to make 4 servings of salmon! So, you'll have enough for the whole family to enjoy.
Ingredients
Another reason to love this keto salmon recipe is it uses a dozen ingredients that are common cooking staples!
And the combination of everything makes the flavor top notch.
Here is what you'll need to cook the salmon:
- 3-4 pieces salmon fillets
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper
For the creamy garlic butter sauce:
- 1 Cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 5 Cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 Cups fresh spinach
- Just under ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 Vegetable (or chicken) Bouillon Cube
And to top it all off:
- Lemon
- Fresh parsley
So, hopefully, you have more than half of these ingredients in your kitchen!
By the way, if you do, you can use the majority of them to make these Keto Cheddar Bay Biscuits to go with the salmon. They really complete the meal, and the flavors pair so well.
Also, if you're looking for a tasty dessert recipe to make that you can use some of your extra heavy cream on, give this keto ice cream recipe a shot.
Oh, and lastly, if you have some extra salmon filets left over after making this recipe, I highly recommend making some blackened salmon with them. It's a hit every time we make it at our house, and it's a nice switch-up from this creamy salmon recipe.
How To Make Keto Salmon
As I mentioned earlier, making this keto salmon is so easy since everything cooks in one pan.
And all it takes is about 30 minutes to whip up this healthy, basically no carb dinner, that everyone will love!
So, get out your ingredients, and let's get cooking!
Step 1: Cooking the Salmon
First, pat the salmon fillets with paper towels to dry them.
Then, add some olive oil and a little butter to a large skillet and heat them over medium-high heat.
Now, season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika and sear them in the hot pan, flesh-side down first (the pink side), for 3-5 minutes on each side. If your pan is big enough, you can cook all of your salmon at once. Otherwise, you will have to work in batches.
Once the salmon is cooked, you can remove it from the pan and set it aside.
Step 2: Making The Garlic Butter Sauce
Now, to make the sauce, first melt the three tablespoons of butter in the same skillet you cooked the salmon.
Then sauté the minced garlic in the melted butter, add the fresh spinach, and cook this delicious combo for about 1-2 minutes.
Now, reduce the heat to low-medium heat, and add the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and stir everything occasionally.
Next, add the boullion cube and salt and pepper to the skillet and let it simmer some more. If you want a thinner sauce, you can add a little water to the mixture.
Step 3: Finishing Up & Serving
Now it's time to take the flavor of the sauce to the next level - add the parmesan cheese to the skillet and allow the sauce to gently simmer for another minute or so until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens up.
Then, to finish up, add the salmon back into the pan and sprinkle with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Finally, serve this delicious keto lemon garlic butter salmon with any side of your choice and enjoy!
How To Store & Reheat Cooked Salmon
So, as you know this keto salmon recipe will make 4 flavor-filled servings. And if you're making it for a family dinner, odds are you won't have any leftovers!
But, if you do, you can transfer the salmon and sauce to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Then if you want to reheat the salmon, you will want to heat it up slowly. The best method is to warm it up in the oven at 275°F (135°C) for about 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 125°F (51°C).
FAQS ABOUT THIS KETO SALMON RECIPE
What to eat with salmon?
This garlic butter salmon is a delicious main dish, but it is even tastier with one of these sides. Here are some of my favorite things to eat with salmon:
- Keto Coleslaw
- Keto Cauliflower Rice
- Keto Broccoli Casserole
- Keto Green Bean Casserole
- Keto Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- Roasted Kohlrabi
Is salmon keto friendly?
Salmon is a super keto friendly fish that is high in lean protein, has zero carbs, and is loaded with healthy fats!
What fish is good for keto?
Along with salmon, there are a few more low carb fish that are great for the keto diet. Here are some options with 0 carbs:
- Tuna
- Shrimp
- Cod
- Trout
- Mahi Mahi
- Snapper
WRAPPING IT ALL UP
Well, that is how to make a keto salmon recipe that's quick, easy, and delicious.
It's a low carb dinner recipe that packs so much flavor and even if you're not following the keto diet you'll love it.
Anyway, I really hope you enjoy this creamy garlic butter keto salmon as much as I do!
If you make it, leave a comment below, and let me know how it turned out and what side you ate it with!
Oh, and by the way, if you love keto seafood recipes like this one, give recipes a shot sometime soon:
PrintKeto Garlic Butter Salmon | Easy, Healthy, & Low Carb
This keto salmon recipe has tender, flaky salmon that melts in your mouth and a creamy garlic butter sauce that is full of flavor. And this garlic butter salmon has just 2 NET CARBS and is loaded with healthy fats, making this dish the perfect dinner recipe for the keto diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: Keto Low carb
Ingredients
3-4 pieces (700g) salmon fillets
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper
1 Cup (250ml) heavy cream
3 tablespoon butter
5 Cloves of garlic, minced
3 Cups (100g) fresh spinach
Just under ½ cup (40g) parmesan cheese
1 Vegetable (or chicken) Bouillon Cube
Lemon
Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season salmon with salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Sear in the hot skillet (flesh-side down first) for 3-5 minutes on each side. Once cooked, remove from the pan and set aside.
- Melt the 3 tbsps. of butter in the same skillet. Sauté minced garlic and then add fresh spinach. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low-medium heat, add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Add the boullion cube to the cream and let it simmer again (add water if necessary, if you like the sauce to be thinner).
- Add the parmesan cheese and allow sauce to gently simmer for a another minute or so until the cheese melts and sauce thickens.
- Add the salmon back into the pan, cover it with the sauce, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
The scale up function does not change the gram measurements.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 518
- Fat: 46
- Carbohydrates: 2.75
- Fiber: .75
- Protein: 28
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Delicious!
Probably wouldn’t bother with the bullion (sodium level), but other than that huge thumbs up from my boyfriend.
This was delicious!! For the buillion cube, I used "better than buillion" chicken flavor. They only change I made was added complete seasoning to the fish and the cream sauce. As a side I made lemon/sazon flavored cauliflower rice. I will definitely be using this recipe again!!! Thank you!
Wow this was good! It tasted like it came from a restaurant and was easier to make than I thought it'd be!
Exactly my thoughts too! So easy yet so tasty!!!
Thank you Joe for this recipe. It was so easy to follow and the end result was amazing!!!
Next time I will take a photo, but unfortunately this time my husband enjoyed it so much I didnt have time to get my phone out.
If the recipes in your cook book are as good as this meal I certainly will be purchasing one.
We are only three weeks in to the Keto lifestyle but both of us are hooked, losing weight and feeling amazing.
aha, glad you (he) liked it!
This was so easy to make and so good Joe. Bless your souls for making these recipes for us to try!!
This was so rich and delicious, and came together really fast! I would pull back on adding salt to the sauce next time but other than that I followed it as is. Thank you!
OMG. Was looking for a new salmon recipe and I made this for dinner tonight. My husband said it was “restaurant quality “, I have to agree.
This sauce is amazing. I paired it with some cabbage and the cheddar biscuits.
I agree with previous review on pulling back on the salt but otherwise it is perfect.
Thanks Joe, I will definitely be making more of your recipes.
Wow! This salmon was soooo good and so quick and easy. My husband and son raved about it. It will definitely go onto the regular weeknight dinner rotation. The ingredients are things I’ve pretty much always got on hand and only one pot to wash for the win!
My son & I loved it! Is definitely on my do again list! It was way easier to make than I thought. Didn’t have any spinach…but was still delicious, thanks for sharing.
My whole family loved this dish!
Can you sub the spinach for kale?
Def.
Turned out totally tasty, easy to follow for someone that doesn't like cooking but is needing to for keto, thank you
This is excellent recipe. Planning to make it again tomorrow .
One of my favorite keto recipes online.
Happy to hear it went so well for you Rebecca :)
This is so delicious, as I was making it just for myself, I cooked two salmon darnes and some prawns, and reduced the recipe. Had the second piece of salmon the following day, reheats well in the oven covered. So tasty, I had it with cauliflower mash. Yum yum yum
This recipe was easy and SO delicious!! My husband loved it!!
So happy to hear that Jan :)
This recipe was amazing , the whole family loved it . They said it should be a regular . Thanks a very tasty and easy dish to make .
Awesome!! So happy to hear that.
Never normally bother to comment on recipes, but this is really, really good.
I will be making this again even when I'm not dieting.
I didn't add the parmesan, though.... cheese and fish? What kind of monster are you?!
Never normally bother to comment on recipes, but this is really, really good.
I will be making this again even when I'm not dieting.
I didn't add the parmesan, though.... cheese and fish? What kind of monster are you?!
I was a little dubious about using that much garlic but I needn't have been worried. This is super easy and delicious!!
I don’t normally comment or review things, but my wife and son loved this so much that I had to share. I heard restaurant quality and the best thing you’ve ever cooked about 6-7 times. FYI my son is 10 and he even enjoyed it! Thank you.
Awesome! So happy you liked it Terry :)
I am not much of a "cooker," but this was soooo easy and soooo tasty!! This recipe has me excited to cook other keto meals...so thank you!!!
Ball'n dish!! Easy to make and great tasting.
Tried this today for a change and it was sooooo yummy👍
Thanks…will eat again.