Diet & Healthy
Keto Baked Salmon with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
2
Level
Easy
This baked salmon with crispy skin and tender flesh is paired with a creamy, fresh avocado sauce, making it perfect for anyone following a keto diet who still wants to eat something delicious. The combination of healthy fats from salmon and avocado makes this dish satisfying without spiking your insulin. The savory flavor, slight tang from the lemon juice, and aroma of garlic make this dish feel special even though it's simple to prepare.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 2
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- 2 pieces (150 grams each) Salmon fillet
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 Ripe avocado
- 60 ml Heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Chopped cilantro/parsley
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 tsp Chili powder (optional)
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Take the salmon out of the fridge 10 minutes before cooking so it reaches an even temperature, then pat the surface dry with paper towels.
- 2 Season both sides of the salmon evenly with salt and black pepper.
- 3 Heat the olive oil and butter in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- 4 Place the salmon skin-side down, pressing gently so the skin lies flat and gets crispy, and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- 5 Flip the salmon, add the minced garlic around it, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until done to your liking (the center should still be slightly pink for a juicy result).
- 6 Remove the salmon and set it aside, letting the garlic stay in the pan to keep its fragrance.
- 7 While waiting, mash the avocado with a fork or blender, then mix it with the heavy cream, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until it forms a smooth, creamy sauce.
- 8 Pour the avocado sauce onto a serving plate, then place the baked salmon on top.
- 9 Sprinkle with chopped cilantro/parsley and chili powder if you like it spicy, and serve immediately while warm.
💡 Tips
• Choose a truly ripe avocado so it has a soft texture and mashes easily without any bitter taste.
• Don't flip the salmon too often while cooking so the skin stays crispy and doesn't fall apart.
• For an extra creamy sauce, add a little grated Parmesan cheese to the avocado sauce.
• Store any leftover avocado sauce in an airtight container and add a little extra lemon juice on top to keep it from browning too quickly.
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
480
Calories (kcal)
32 g
Protein
38 g
Fat
5 g
Carbs
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