Pan-Seared Salmon with Garlic Butter and Wilted Spinach

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A rich, keto-friendly salmon dish featuring pan-seared fillets topped with garlic butter, served alongside tender wilted spinach. This Mediterranean-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 22 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 520 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: 12 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter along with 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Spoon the melted garlic butter over the salmon as it cooks for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through and opaque.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and keep warm. In the same pan, add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 4 cups fresh baby spinach. Sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted but still vibrant green.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle 1 tbsp lemon juice over the spinach, season lightly with salt if desired, and serve immediately alongside the garlic butter salmon.

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