This Keto Creamy Salmon recipe is so creamy and delicious that it is a hit with the whole family.
Do you know that salmon is keto-friendly? Salmon is a fantastic addition to any diet since it is high in protein, potassium, and omega-3 fatty acids, which can help promote brain health, B vitamins, and antioxidants.
Salmon is an oily fish that contains good fats. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and other essential nutrients, wonderful for hair and skin health.
Ingredients
- salmon
- salt
- olive oil
- pepper
- heavy cream
- sun-dried tomatoes
- water or vegetable stock
How To Make Creamy Salmon
Place the fish on a cutting board and pat dry with paper towels.
Cut the fillet into small pieces. Salt and pepper each piece on all sides.
In a nonstick pan, add olive oil and fry salmon on medium heat for about 2 minutes on each side.
Remove from the pan on a plate and set aside.
Add the diced garlic to the same pan and fry until it’s fragrant. Add the water or vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Then add the heavy cream to the pan, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and continue cooking until sauce has thickened slightly. Return salmon to the pan, add the sun-dried tomatoes, season with salt, pepper to your taste and cook for a few more minutes.
Serve this delicious keto creamy salmon with rice and vegetables.
How to Store and Reheat it
You can store salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should last for about 2-3 days.
To reheat it, just warm it for a few minutes in the microwave or place it on the skillet.
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Keto Creamy Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 Ib. salmon skin off, divided into five fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy-cream
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ cup vegetable stock or water
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Place the fish on a cutting board and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the fillet into small pieces. Salt and pepper each piece on all sides.
- In a nonstick pan, add olive oil and fry salmon on medium heat for about 2 minutes on each side.
- Remove from the pan on a plate and set aside.
- Add the diced garlic to the same pan and fry until it’s fragrant. Add the water or vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.
- Then add the heavy cream to the pan, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and continue cooking until sauce has thickened slightly.
- Return salmon to the pan, add the sun-dried tomatoes, season with salt, pepper to your taste and cook for a few more minutes.
- Serve this delicious salmon with rice and vegetables.
