Golden and crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside—this Pan Fried Salmon is a quick, flavorful, and keto-friendly dinner you’ll want on repeat!
🍴 Prep Time: 10 minutes 🔥 Cooking Time: 8 minutes ⏳ Total Time: 18 minutes 🪜 Difficulty Level: Easy 🍽️ Recipe Makes: 2 Servings
☐ 1 lb salmon filet ☐ 2 tbsp olive oil ☐ 1 garlic clove, minced ☐ 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme ☐ 1 tbsp butter ☐ 1 lemon, juice and zest ☐ Sea salt, to taste ☐ Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Rub salmon with garlic, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper, coating both sides evenly.
Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high and cook salmon skin-side down for 4 minutes, then flip and cook 3–4 minutes until flaky.
Transfer salmon to a plate. In the same pan, melt butter over low heat, then whisk in lemon zest and juice until slightly thickened.
Drizzle lemon butter sauce over salmon and serve hot with a keto-friendly side.
For deeper flavor, season the salmon and let it rest for 30 minutes. Add red pepper flakes or balsamic vinegar to the lemon butter sauce for a spicy kick.
Try this Pan Fried Salmon for a simple, delicious, low-carb meal ready in minutes!