Pan-Seared Salmon with Avocado-Cilantro Butter

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A rich, buttery salmon seared to perfection, topped with a creamy avocado-cilantro butter that adds a fresh, zesty finish. This Mediterranean-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mash 1/2 medium avocado with 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice until smooth and creamy; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 2 pieces of 6 oz salmon fillets with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and black pepper to taste.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add the salmon fillets skin-side down, cooking for 4-5 minutes until the edges are crispy and the skin releases easily from the pan.
  5. Step 5: Flip the salmon carefully and add 1 minced garlic clove to the pan, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
  6. Step 6: Remove salmon from heat and immediately top each fillet with 2 tbsp of the avocado-cilantro butter, allowing it to melt over the warm fish before serving.

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