Keto Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus

Name: Keto Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4

keto salmon garlic-butter asparagus low-carb seafood healthy one-pan quick-dinner omega-3

Perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets with tender asparagus in a rich garlic butter sauce, delivering restaurant-quality flavor while keeping carbs under 5g per serving.

Recipe Details

Units:

Metric Imperial

Servings:

Prep: 10 Cook: 15

Ingredients

600g1¼ lbs salmon fillets, skin-on
500g1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
60g4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp1 tsp lemon zest
30g¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Remove 600g1¼ lbs salmon fillets from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking. Pat dry and season both sides with 1 tsp1 tsp sea salt, ½ tsp½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, and ½ tsp½ tsp paprika.
Heat 2 tbsp2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add salmon skin-side up and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden crust forms.
Flip salmon carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 63°C (145°F). Remove to a plate and tent with foil.
In the same skillet, add 500g1 lb fresh asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
Reduce heat to medium and add 60g4 tbsp butter to the pan. Once melted, add 4 cloves4 cloves garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add 2 tbsp2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp1 tsp lemon zest, and ¼ tsp¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) if using. Stir to combine and create a sauce.
Return salmon to the pan, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the fillets.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with 30g¼ cup fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

id: salmon_fillets metric: 600g imperial: 1¼ lbs name: salmon fillets, skin-on
id: fresh_asparagus metric: 500g imperial: 1 lb name: fresh asparagus, trimmed
id: butter metric: 60g imperial: 4 tbsp name: butter
id: olive_oil metric: 2 tbsp imperial: 2 tbsp name: extra virgin olive oil
id: garlic metric: 4 cloves imperial: 4 cloves name: garlic cloves, minced
id: lemon_juice metric: 2 tbsp imperial: 2 tbsp name: fresh lemon juice
id: lemon_zest metric: 1 tsp imperial: 1 tsp name: lemon zest
id: fresh_parsley metric: 30g imperial: ¼ cup name: fresh parsley, chopped
id: salt metric: 1 tsp imperial: 1 tsp name: sea salt
id: black_pepper metric: ½ tsp imperial: ½ tsp name: freshly ground black pepper
id: paprika metric: ½ tsp imperial: ½ tsp name: paprika
id: red_pepper_flakes metric: ¼ tsp imperial: ¼ tsp name: red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Remove {salmon_fillets} from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking. Pat dry and season both sides with {salt}, {black_pepper}, and {paprika}.
Heat {olive_oil} in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add salmon skin-side up and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden crust forms.
Flip salmon carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 63°C (145°F). Remove to a plate and tent with foil.
In the same skillet, add {fresh_asparagus} and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
Reduce heat to medium and add {butter} to the pan. Once melted, add {garlic} and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add {lemon_juice}, {lemon_zest}, and {red_pepper_flakes} if using. Stir to combine and create a sauce.
Return salmon to the pan, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the fillets.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with {fresh_parsley}. Serve immediately.

Tips

Salmon Quality: Choose wild-caught salmon for best flavor and omega-3 content. Skin helps protect the fish during cooking.

Perfect Doneness: Salmon should flake easily but still be slightly translucent in the center for optimal texture.

Asparagus Prep: Snap off tough ends naturally by bending - they'll break at the right point.

Garlic Caution: Don't let garlic brown or it will become bitter. Add it after reducing heat.

Carb Count: This recipe contains approximately 4g net carbs per serving, making it perfect for keto.

Serving Suggestions: Pair with cauliflower rice or a simple mixed green salad with olive oil dressing.

Tips

Salmon Quality: Choose wild-caught salmon for best flavor and omega-3 content. Skin helps protect the fish during cooking.

Perfect Doneness: Salmon should flake easily but still be slightly translucent in the center for optimal texture.

Asparagus Prep: Snap off tough ends naturally by bending - they'll break at the right point.

Garlic Caution: Don't let garlic brown or it will become bitter. Add it after reducing heat.

Carb Count: This recipe contains approximately 4g net carbs per serving, making it perfect for keto.

Serving Suggestions: Pair with cauliflower rice or a simple mixed green salad with olive oil dressing.

Categories & Tags

Category:

Main Dishes

Tags:

keto salmon garlic-butter asparagus low-carb seafood healthy one-pan quick-dinner omega-3