Keto Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus

A rich and flavorful keto-friendly salmon dish pan-seared to perfection and served with tender asparagus sautéed in garlic butter. This meal is low-carb, high-fat, and perfect for a healthy, satisfying dinner.

Main Dish Keto
Easy 20 min 450 cal
Steps

1. Pat the salmon fillet dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. 3. Place salmon skin-side down (if skin on) and cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy. 4. Flip the salmon and add 1 tbsp butter and minced garlic to the pan. 5. Spoon melted garlic butter over the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. 6. Remove the salmon and set aside. 7. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and sauté asparagus with a pinch of salt until tender, about 4-5 minutes. 8. Drizzle lemon juice over asparagus and toss. 9. Plate salmon alongside asparagus, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

Ingredients

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

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