Crispy Keto Salmon with Lemon-Dill Butter

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A perfectly seared salmon fillet topped with a vibrant lemon-dill butter sauce, ready in under 20 minutes. This high-fat, low-carb dish delivers rich omega-3s and bright herbal notes. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 17 minutes, pairs Wild-caught salmon fillets, Unsalted butter, Fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 125°F (medium-rare), then transfer to a plate.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp butter to the skillet, and swirl until melted. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder until butter is fragrant and dill is bright green.
  5. Step 5: Pour lemon-dill butter sauce over salmon, ensuring it coats the fillets evenly, and serve immediately.

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