Why this?
This dish harmonizes the richness of garlic butter and fresh herbs with tender, flaky salmon, complemented by a creamy, cheesy spinach side. It’s a perfect Keto-friendly dinner that balances healthy fats and proteins while keeping carbs low, delivering a satisfying and flavorful meal without overpowering spices.
Ingredients:
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 lemon, zest and juice
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
5 cups fresh spinach
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, dill, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the garlic herb butter mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
- Bake salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until cooked through and flaky.
- While salmon is baking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and sauté until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cook for another 2 minutes until creamy and well combined.
- Season the spinach mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the garlic butter herb crusted salmon over a bed of creamy spinach. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Diet Types: Keto
Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with creamy spinach
Servings: 4
Nutritional Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 480 kcal
Total Fats: 36 g
Sodium: 220 mg
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Total Sugars: 1 g
Proteins: 35 g
Calcium: 140 mg
Iron: 2 mg
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