Keto Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus

A rich and flavorful keto-friendly main dish featuring tender salmon fillet pan-seared in garlic butter, paired with crisp asparagus spears. Perfect for a low-carb, high-fat meal that’s quick and satisfying.

Steps

1. Pat salmon dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. 3. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until crisp. 4. Flip salmon and add butter and garlic to the pan. 5. Spoon melted garlic butter over salmon as it cooks for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. 6. Remove salmon and keep warm. 7. In the same pan, add asparagus and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. 8. Drizzle asparagus with lemon juice, season with salt and pepper. 9. Plate salmon with asparagus, spoon remaining garlic butter over top, and garnish with parsley if desired.

1 salmon fillet (about 6 oz) 8 asparagus spears 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp lemon juice Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)