Keto Irish Salmon Fillets in Lemon Butter

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Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry

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Keto Irish Salmon Fillets in Lemon Butter, plated and ready to serve

This Keto Irish Salmon Fillets in Lemon Butter is a simple, yet elegant, keto-friendly dish that brings out the fresh, rich flavors of salmon. The buttery lemon sauce adds a tangy richness, perfectly complementing the tender, flaky fish. This low-carb meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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Ingredients for Keto Irish Salmon Fillets in Lemon Butter

Keto Irish Salmon Fillets in Lemon Butter

This Keto Irish Salmon Fillets in Lemon Butter is a simple, yet elegant, keto-friendly dish that brings out the fresh, rich flavors of salmon.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon slices (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  • Heat the pan: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  • Sear the salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is golden and cooked to your preferred level of doneness. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Make the lemon butter sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, cooking for another minute.
  • Return the salmon to the skillet: Place the salmon fillets back into the skillet and spoon the lemon butter sauce over the top. Let the salmon warm through in the sauce for 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve: Serve the salmon fillets hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Spoon extra lemon butter sauce over each fillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 400kcal | Protein: 25g | Fat: 32g
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Health Benefits

  • Butter and olive oil make this a naturally high-fat, low-carb dish.
  • Salmon’s healthy fats make it one of the best keto-friendly fish choices.

Pairs Well With

  • Irish Beef and Cabbage Slaw
  • Herbed Keto "Potato" Salad (using Cauliflower)
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