Description
Keto ‘Chili’ Salmon with Browned Butter is a Delightful Dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by heating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if desired) in a mixing bowl.
- Use paper towels to pat the salmon fillets dry. Coat each fillet with avocado oil and generously apply the spice blend on both sides.
- Arrange the seasoned salmon fillets on a baking dish lined with foil for easy cleanup.
- Roast the salmon in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until it easily flakes apart with a fork.
- While the salmon bakes, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Allow it to bubble and cook until it turns a rich golden brown and releases a nutty fragrance, stirring occasionally for about 5-7 minutes.
- Take the skillet off the heat and mix in the lime juice.
- Once the salmon is finished cooking, pour the browned butter over the fillets and sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more crushed red pepper flakes.
- Ensure the butter is browned properly for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg