Keto Herb Butter Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower (Print)

Succulent salmon with herb butter and golden roasted cauliflower for a simple low-carb meal.

# Components:

→ Salmon and Herb Butter

01 - Salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless, 5 oz each, 4 fillets
02 - Unsalted butter, softened, 1/4 cup
03 - Fresh parsley, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon
04 - Fresh dill, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon
05 - Fresh chives, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon
06 - Garlic clove, minced, 1 clove
07 - Lemon zest, 1 lemon
08 - Sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon
09 - Black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon
10 - Lemon wedges, for serving

→ Roasted Cauliflower

11 - Cauliflower head, medium, cut into florets, 1 head
12 - Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
13 - Sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon
14 - Black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon
15 - Smoked paprika, optional, 1/2 teaspoon

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, parsley, dill, chives, minced garlic, lemon zest, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated and set aside.
03 - Place cauliflower florets on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Toss to coat evenly and arrange 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 them skin-side down in a separate baking dish lined with parchment paper.
06 - Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of herb butter over the top surface of each salmon fillet.
07 - During the final 12 minutes of cauliflower roasting, place salmon in oven alongside cauliflower. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
08 - Transfer salmon and roasted cauliflower to serving plates. Garnish salmon with fresh herbs and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Low-carb and Keto-friendly with only 7g of carbohydrates per serving.
  • Rich in healthy fats and high-quality protein from the fresh salmon.
  • Simple, elegant, and ready in just 40 minutes.
02 -
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels before applying the butter to ensure it stays in place during baking.
  • Ensure the cauliflower is spread in a single layer so it roasts rather than steams.
  • Use room-temperature butter to make mixing with fresh herbs much easier.
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