Pan Fried Salmon

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Nothing quite compares to the taste of well cooked salmon fillets with perfectly crispy skin and flaky flesh.

By: Matt Gaedke (via Ketoconnect)
Original Publish: Nov 15, 2022
Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Yields: 4, 4 servings

Nutrition Facts

363 kcalCalories
34 gProtein
4 gCarbs
23 gFat
Finished Pan Fried Salmon

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Season salmon with salt and pepper on both sides

  2. Zest one lemon

  3. Squeeze lemon juice, about 4 table spoons

  4. Heat a skillet or sauté pan over medium heat and place butter to melt.  

  5. Let the butter turn light brown and the solids sink to the bottom and turn brown. Your butter should be clear now.

  6. Place fish in hot butter with a fish spatula. Note: Using the correct tools will ensure your fish doesn’t break when you flip them.

  7. Cook fish on both sides for 2-3 minutes until brown.

  8. Remove fish to plate.

  9. Add lemon, zest and salt and pepper to taste.  Reduce slightly.Taste the sauce to see if it needs adjustment with more butter.If you want the sauce less zesty, you can also use white wine and only 2 tablespoons lemon juice.

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Chef's Notes

NotesCapers are excellent for keto because they are low in net carbs. They are also minimally processed and free of harmful ingredients.

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