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Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon (Low-Carb & Keto)
Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon (Low-Carb & Keto)
Servings
4 fillets
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon — skin-on, about 6 oz each
- 3 tablespoons butter — unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic — minced
- 1 cup heavy cream — or coconut cream for dairy-free
- 1/2 cup chicken broth — or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice — freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes — optional, for heat
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese — grated, optional for extra creaminess
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley — chopped, for garnish
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon fillets skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- 3In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5Add parmesan cheese (if using) and stir until melted into the sauce.
- 6Return salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- 7Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.