Salmon with Garlic Lemon Sauce

This Salmon with Garlic Lemon Sauce is a delightful low-carb dish that features tender, flaky salmon fillets drizzled with a zesty garlic lemon sauce. Perfect for a healthy dinner, it combines the richness of salmon with the bright flavors of garlic and lemon, making it a satisfying meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Salmon fillets - 2 x 150g
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
2. Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
3. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
4. Flip the salmon fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
5. While the salmon is cooking, in a small saucepan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over low heat.
6. Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
7. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, and simmer for another minute.
8. Remove the saucepan from heat and mix in the chopped parsley.
9. Once the salmon is cooked, plate the fillets and drizzle the garlic lemon sauce over the top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 2 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.
• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.

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