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Keto Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon Recipe You'll Crave Daily

Enjoy a rich, skillet seared salmon with a silky keto friendly lemon garlic cream sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 salmon fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound salmon fillets skin on
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, plus extra for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a large cast iron or heavy skillet over medium high heat until the oil shimmers.
  3. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin side up, and sear until the tops are golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Flip the salmon so the skin side is down and cook until the skin is crispy and the salmon is just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Transfer the salmon to a plate and set aside.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the heavy cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
  7. Whisk and simmer the sauce, stirring often, until slightly thickened and it coats the back of a spoon, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  8. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper if needed.
  9. Return the salmon to warm plates, spoon the creamy lemon garlic sauce over the fillets, and garnish with extra fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

- Use salmon fillets of similar thickness so they cook evenly in the skillet.
- If the sauce thickens too much, whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or additional cream to loosen it.
- For best sear, avoid moving the salmon during the first few minutes of cooking.
- Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently over low heat with a splash of cream.