Keto Garlic Butter Salmon with Zucchini Noodles
A flavorful keto-friendly dinner featuring pan-seared salmon in a garlic butter sauce served over fresh zucchini noodles for a light, low-carb option.

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460 calories
$9.5 per serving
$30 min
2 servings
keto, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 medium zucchinis (spiralized into noodles)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2.Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until just cooked through.
- 3.Remove the salmon and set aside. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4.Add spiralized zucchini noodles and toss for 2-3 minutes until just tender but not soggy.
- 5.Drizzle lemon juice over the zucchini noodles, season lightly with salt and pepper, and stir in chopped parsley.
- 6.Plate the zucchini noodles and top with salmon fillets. Spoon any remaining garlic oil from the pan over the salmon before serving.
Nutrition Information
31g
fat
7g
carbs
3g
fiber
38g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, and fiber while being low in carbohydrates, making it perfect for a balanced and healthy keto lifestyle.