Whole30 + Keto Salmon with Lemon Garlic Aioli
Low carb pan seared salmon topped with a creamy lemon + garlic sauce. Ready in 15 minutes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 299
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 6-ounce wild caught salmon filets (skin on or skinless)
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Lemon Garlic Aioli
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove grated or finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt & pepper or more to taste
Instructions
- Make the lemon garlic aioli by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir and set aside.
- Preheat your cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper. Add the olive oil, and sear the salmon until slightly crispy and golden, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes, until the salmon has an internal temperature of 125ºF.
- Serve the salmon warm topped with the lemon garlic aioli.
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Nutrition
Calories: 299 | Total Carbs: 4.1g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 14.2g | Fiber: 0.6g | Net Carbs: 4g