Pan-Seared Salmon with Avocado Lime Butter

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Tender salmon fillets pan-seared to a golden crust, topped with a rich avocado lime butter that enhances the natural flavors while keeping it perfectly keto. This Mediterranean-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, black pepper 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: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets, then season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving, until the skin is crisp and golden.
  4. Step 4: Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 1/2 medium ripe avocado, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp lime zest, and 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro until smooth and creamy.
  6. Step 6: Remove salmon from heat and spoon 1 tbsp avocado lime butter over each fillet while still hot to melt slightly before serving.

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