Pan-Seared Salmon with Avocado Cream Sauce

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Tender pan-seared salmon fillets served with a rich, smooth avocado cream sauce that complements the fish's natural flavors while keeping it keto-friendly. This Mediterranean-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, sour cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse and pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each). Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges turn crispy and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Step 4: While the salmon cooks, in a blender, combine 1 medium ripe avocado (peeled and pitted), 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp water, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  5. Step 5: Taste the avocado cream sauce and adjust salt if needed.
  6. Step 6: Plate the salmon fillets and spoon the avocado cream sauce generously over the top. Serve immediately.

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