Keto Salmon With A Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce Made In One Pan

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 Tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper

For the creamy garlic butter sauce:

• 1 Cup heavy cream
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 5 Cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 Cups fresh spinach
• Just under ½ cup parmesan cheese
• 1 Vegetable (or chicken) Bouillon Cube
• Salt and pepper

And to top it all off:

• Lemon
• Fresh parsley

So, hopefully, you have more than half of these ingredients in your kitchen! 

And 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.

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

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's 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 

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, let me know how it turned out and what side you ate it with!

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