Description
Keto Pan-Seared Salmon and Broccoli is a delicious and nutritious one-pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights. This dish combines crispy salmon fillets with tender broccoli in a rich garlic butter sauce, making it ideal for those following a ketogenic lifestyle. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, healthy fats, and low-carb ingredients, it’s a meal that’s as healthy as it is flavorful.
Ingredients
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Salmon and Broccoli:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon:
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Broccoli:
- In the same pan, add broccoli florets and sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove and set aside with the salmon.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- Reduce the heat to low. Add butter to the skillet and let it melt.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Mix in heavy cream, cream cheese, and red pepper flakes, stirring continuously until smooth and creamy.
- Combine and Serve:
- Return salmon and broccoli to the pan. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over them.
- Let everything warm through for 1–2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.