Delicious keto Salmon recipe with butter, garlic and parmesan

Salmon is one of the best proteins and filled with Omega three nutrients to maintain your blood glucose levels and it is so easy to make a variety of different style of sauces that make it a flexible seafood. This delicious Keto Salmon recipe has just a few main ingredients like butter garlic and parmesan cheese. This salmon is so easy to make with prepping and cooking done in less that 12 minutes.

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Fresh or Frozen – pros and cons

Choosing between fresh and frozen salmon can be important, depending on various factors such as nutritional value, convenience, and personal preference. Here are some key points to consider:

Both fresh and frozen salmon have their advantages. Fresh salmon is ideal for immediate use and culinary experiences, while frozen salmon offers convenience and longer storage. Always consider the source and handling practices to ensure you’re getting the best quality product.

Fresh Salmon

• Taste and Texture: Often preferred for its superior taste and tenderness.
• Nutrient Content: Retains nutrients well, especially when consumed shortly after purchase.
• Availability: Generally more available in coastal areas or during specific seasons.
• Shelf Life: Has a shorter shelf life and needs to be consumed quickly to ensure freshness.

Frozen Salmon

• Convenience: Can be stored for extended periods, making it a practical option.
• Nutrient Retention: Maintains most nutrients when properly frozen, especially if flash-frozen immediately after being caught.
• Availability and Price: More consistently available year-round and often more affordable, accessible even in areas far from the coast.
• Quality Control: Freezing can eliminate parasites and reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses, ensuring a safer product.

Considerations

• Freezing Process: The method and timing of freezing are crucial, with flash-freezing being superior to slow freezing.
• Defrosting: Proper thawing methods, such as defrosting in the refrigerator, help maintain texture and flavor.
• Sustainability: Both fresh and frozen options can be sustainable, so choose salmon from reputable sources that adhere to sustainable fishing practices.

Can you scale this salmon dish for larger portions to feed a larger crowd?

Yes definitely, this recipe is enough for two people but you can easily double the size but increasing your ingredients by double or more if you want this dish to serve even more people.

Ingredients for this Keto Salmon recipe

This Keto Salmon dish just has a few basic recipes that make this dish stand out and so simple to do. Here are the basic ingredients to use.

One pound of fresh salmon – or frozen if you cannot source your salmon fresh

One tbsp of butter

Two tbsp of garlic

Two tbsp of parmesan cheese

Make this Keto Salmon recipe

In a medium sized skillet add your butter and garlic to the skillet and olive oil.

When the aromas of the garlic start to disperse, place the salmon dish skin side up and the fleshy part direct on the olive oil and butter, let the salmon cook with a glass cover on the skillet.

Check to see if the salmon changes color to a cooked state and then flip it over and add a little more olive oil on top and then the parmesan cheese on the fleshy meat.

Cover the skillet again with the glass and let the salmon cook and turn off the burner from the stove top.

Plate you salmon with your choice of sides below and serve immediately.

How to finish or add sides to this dish

You can finish this dish with a plating system that adds 1/4 size for your protein, 1/2 size for vegetables or 1/4 size for some carb dish. There are many side dishes you can have to make this a satisfying meal, here are some of my favorites below:

Have a side salad and wild or brown rice with your salmon

Try this Cauliflower rice with vegetables as your vegetable and carb combined side

Add some healthy broccoli as your vegetable and some quinoa as your carb side

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