Keto Herb Butter Salmon (Print Version)

Tender salmon with herb butter served alongside golden roasted cauliflower for a simple, flavorful low-carb meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon & Herb Butter

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each), skin-on or skinless
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - Zest of 1 lemon
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - Lemon wedges, for serving

→ Roasted Cauliflower

11 - 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, parsley, dill, chives, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended and set aside.
03 - Place cauliflower florets on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Toss to coat evenly and spread in single layer.
04 - Roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
05 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place skin-side down in separate baking dish lined with parchment.
06 - Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of herb butter over top of each salmon fillet.
07 - During final 12 minutes of cauliflower roasting, place salmon in oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
08 - Plate salmon hot, garnished with extra fresh herbs and lemon wedges, alongside roasted cauliflower.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Salmon and herb butter create this magical moment when they melt together, making the fish taste like you spent hours on it.
  • The roasted cauliflower gets crispy edges and tender insides, honestly better than I expected when I first started eating low-carb.
  • Everything cooks on two pans at once, so your kitchen stays calm and dinner appears without stress.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of patting the salmon dry—I learned this the hard way when a soggy salmon just released water instead of getting any browning.
  • The timing of roasting the cauliflower first and adding the salmon later is crucial because salmon cooks much faster and you don't want overcooked fish with overdone vegetables.
03 -
  • Make a double batch of herb butter and freeze it in ice cube trays—then you have it ready for quick dinners anytime, and it changes everything about how fast you can get quality food on the table.
  • If you want to add heat, a tiny pinch of chili flakes stirred into the herb butter gives you complexity without making it spicy.
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