Best Keto Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon Skillet
This creamy garlic butter salmon skillet is a luxurious yet simple meal that brings restaurant-quality dining to your home while being keto-friendly.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets (Choose fresh, skin-on pieces for crispy edges) Skin-on fillets ensure crispy edges.
- 4 tablespoons Butter Adds rich creaminess.
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (Freshly minced)
- 1 cup Heavy cream Creates a luscious, velvety texture.
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Enriches the sauce.
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Brightens the dish.
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (Chopped for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper (Freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil Helps sear the salmon.
- 2 cups Cauliflower rice or low-carb veggies For serving.
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
- Once the oil is shimmering, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Sear for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy; flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Slowly stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then add the grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thickened.
- Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cook for another minute until warmed through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with cauliflower rice or low-carb vegetables. Drizzle extra sauce on top for added flavor. Consider adjusting seasonings to taste.