Pan-Seared Salmon with Garlic Butter and Keto Cauliflower Mash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

Seared salmon fillets paired with creamy garlic butter and smooth cauliflower mash for a satisfying keto dinner. This American-inspired keto recipe (high protein), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 4 cups cauliflower florets
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup, grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 4 cups cauliflower florets and cook for 10 minutes until very tender. Drain well.
2. Step 2: While cauliflower cooks, season 4 salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy and golden. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove salmon and keep warm.
4. Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat.
5. Step 5: Transfer cooked cauliflower to a food processor. Add 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, and 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
6. Step 6: Serve salmon fillets atop cauliflower mash, drizzle with garlic butter from the skillet, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.