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Keto Salmon with Asparagus and Lemon Butter Sauce

A delicious salmon fillet served with sautéed asparagus and a tangy lemon butter sauce, perfect for a low-carb lunch.

Season 200 grams of salmon with salt and pepper. Sear the salmon in 1 tbsp of olive oil until cooked through. Meanwhile, sauté 150 grams of asparagus with 2 minced garlic cloves in 1 tbsp of olive oil until tender. In a small pan, melt 1 tbsp of butter, then stir in the juice of 1 lemon (using 1 piece of lemon) and 0.25 tsp of Himalayan pink salt to form a sauce. Plate the salmon and asparagus, drizzle with the lemon butter sauce, and serve immediately.

Updated 3/28/2025
Keto Salmon with Asparagus and Lemon Butter Sauce

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

25 min

Servings

2

Ingredients

  • Garlic - 2 cloves
  • Asparagus - 150 grams
  • Himalayan Pink Salt - 0.25 tsp
  • Salmon - 200 grams
  • Butter - 1 tbsp
  • Lime - 1 piece
  • Olive Oil - 1 tbsp

Directions

  • Step 1

    Season the salmon with salt and pepper.

  • Step 2

    Sear the salmon in olive oil until fully cooked.

  • Step 3

    Sauté asparagus with garlic in olive oil until tender.

  • Step 4

    Melt butter and stir in lemon juice and salt to make the sauce.

  • Step 5

    Plate the salmon and asparagus, drizzle with the sauce, and serve immediately.

Cook's Notes

Garnish with chopped parsley for extra flavor if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

500
Calories
35g
Fat
8g
Carbs
40g
Protein