If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious dinner, this easy keto salmon recipe is exactly what you need.

Ready in just 15 minutes, this low carb salmon is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something simple but satisfying.

It’s packed with healthy fats, full of flavor, and requires only a handful of ingredients.

Whether you’re following a keto diet or just want a fast dinner idea, this recipe will quickly become a go-to.

I am so lucky to live by the sea because I have access to a great variety of fresh fish every day. In my home, every day, we always try to make a meal with fish and the other with meat.

Salmon with lemon and lime butter sauce is a simple, easy, quick recipe for your weeknights dinner. It´s a healthy, low carb and keto meal that can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.

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WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

  • Ready in under 15 minutes
  • Perfect for keto and low-carb diets
  • Uses simple, everyday ingredients
  • Great for meal prep
  • Family-friendly and budget-friendly

Ingredients to make this Easy Keto Lemon Salmon Recipe

  • Skinless salmon fillets
  • Salt and
  • Lime & lemon
  • Garlic clove
  • Butter

How to make Easy Keto Lemon Salmon

Step One:

Season both sides of salmon fillets with salt, pepper and lime and lemons juice. Let marinate

Step Two:

Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and let it cook about 4 minutes in one side, and about 2/3 minutes on the other side.

Step Three:

Place salmon to a serving plate and drizzle each serving generously with lemon and lime butter sauce, and garnish with lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately with vegetables of your taste.

 
Step Four:

Put all ingredients in a small saucepan and let it boil. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Tips for a Perfect Salmon

  • Don’t overcook — salmon should be flaky but moist
  • Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor
  • Let the salmon rest for 2–3 minutes before serving
  • Use skin-on fillets for extra flavor

What to serve with Easy Keto Lemon Salmon

 

Salmon with lemon and lime butter sauce is a simple, easy, quick recipe for your weeknights dinner. It´s a healthy, low carb and keto meal that can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.

FAQ

Is salmon good for keto?

Yes! Salmon is rich in healthy fats and contains zero carbs, making it perfect for a keto diet.

How many carbs are in this recipe?

This recipe has approximately 1–2g net carbs per serving.

Can I use frozen salmon?

Yes, just make sure it’s fully thawed and patted dry before cooking.

How do I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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 Keto Salmon with Lemon & Lime Butter Sauce
Keto Salmon with lemon and lime butter sauce is a simple, easy, quick recipe for your weeknights dinner. It´s a healthy, low carb and keto meal that can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Salmon with lemon and lime butter sauce is a simple, easy, quick recipe for your weeknights dinner. It´s a healthy, low carb and keto meal that can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mediterranian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 - 15 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Salmon
  • 4 skinless salmon fillets
  • salt and
  • 1 lime juice
  • 1 lemon juice
Lemon & Lime Butter Sauce
  • 1 garlic clove pressed
  • 1 lime juice
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mediterranian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 - 15 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Salmon
  • 4 skinless salmon fillets
  • salt and
  • 1 lime juice
  • 1 lemon juice
Lemon & Lime Butter Sauce
  • 1 garlic clove pressed
  • 1 lime juice
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
Salmon with lemon and lime butter sauce is a simple, easy, quick recipe for your weeknights dinner. It´s a healthy, low carb and keto meal that can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Instructions
Salmon
  1. Season both sides of salmon fillets with salt, pepper and lime and lemons juice. Let marinate
  2. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and let it cook about 4 minutes in one side, and about 2/3 minutes on the other side.
  3. Place salmon to a serving plate and drizzle each serving generously with lemon and lime butter sauce, and garnish with lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately with vegetables of your taste.
Lemon & Lime Butter Sauce
  1. Put all ingredients in a small saucepan and let it boil. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts:

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 350 | Total Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Net Carbs: 1g | Protein: 30g

 

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