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    Posted In: Keto, Low Carb Recipes, Main Entrees
    August 23, 2018 — Updated October 16, 2019 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

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    Creamy Lemon Salmon

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    Creamy lemon salmon with a delicious dill sauce cooked to perfection. The perfect low carb and keto-friendly weeknight meal in under 30 minutes!

    salmon with a creamy lemon sauce in a stainless steel skillet

    This creamy lemon salmon is seriously a showstopper! Salmon is good for you, therefore I like making it at least once a week. It’s so easy to cook and delicious whether sweet or savory.

    You may certainly bake this instead and cook the sauce separately. The creamy lemon sauce is super easy to make and can be adjusted to your taste.

    I added a generous pinch of crushed pepper so it was on the spicier side but nonetheless it was divine. My family loved this recipe.

    The flavor and texture of this creamy lemon salmon is just perfection. It’s tender, flaky, and full of flavor. Also, the best part about this recipe is the fact that there is no marinating required.

    What’s in creamy lemon salmon?

    Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this quick and easy meal:

    • Salmon
    • Fresh Garlic
    • White Wine
    • Parmesan Cheese
    • Capers
    • Paprika
    • Lemon
    • Dill
    • Heavy Cream
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Red Crushed Pepper

     

    How to make creamy lemon salmon

    Tip: when cooking salmon, always make sure to bring the salmon to room temperature for about 10 minutes before cooking.

    • Season the salmon with kosher salt and black pepper.
    • Cook in a large skillet with oil over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
    • Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
    • Add the red crushed pepper and fresh garlic to the skillet and cook for 10 seconds.
    • Pour the wine into the skillet and reduce it by half.
    • Add the capers, heavy cream, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Place the salmon back in the skillet, cover, reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

    Wines I recommend for fish 

    Any dry white wine works well with this creamy lemon salmon recipe. Avoid red or fruity wines.

     

    pan seared salmon with lemon slices

    What can I use to substitute wine?

    Replace the wine with chicken stock or chicken broth. Or simply omit the wine.

    Recipe tips and variations:

    • Add some mushrooms and spinach if you’d like to incorporate some vegetables.
    • Season the fish with cajun seasoning for extra flavor!
    • Place the cooked fish and lemon cream sauce in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3-4 days.

    Check out these other salmon recipes

    • Pan-seared salmon with lemon butter 
    • Creamy garlic salmon and shrimp
    • Crab stuffed salmon
    • Firecracker baked salmon

     

    pan seared salom with a creamy lemon sauce

    Creamy Lemon Salmon

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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 438kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    An easy salmon recipe that is low carb and keto friendly! The perfect weeknight meal in under 30 minutes.

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb salmon
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • 1/4 white wine
    • 1/4 tsp  paprika
    • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
    • 2 tbsp capers
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1/4 tsp  lemon zest
    • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tsp  fresh dill
    • 1 tsp  red crushed pepper optional
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • oil for frying

    Instructions

    • Season salmon with salt, pepper, and paprika.
    • Cook the salmon over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
    • Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
    • Add the garlic and red crushed pepper to the skillet and cook for 10-15 seconds.
    • Add the wine and reduce by half.
    • Add the capers, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    • Reduce the heat to low and place the salmon back in the skillet.
    • Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the salmon is fully cooked through.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 666mg | Vitamin A: 1580IU | Vitamin C: 4.2mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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