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Keto Seared Salmon with Walnut Pesto

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  • prep time

    prep time

    10 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    12 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    22 min

Keto Seared Salmon with Walnut Pesto

10 ratings

There’s nothing better than a simple piece of salmon. This salmon is dressed with a flavorful and delicious pesto. While a traditional pesto uses pine nuts and basil, this pesto pairs dill and walnuts together. The pesto can be doubled or tripled and kept around as a condiment to use on meat and salads.

  • Net Carbs

    1.5 g

  • Fiber

    0.8 g

  • Total Carbs

    2.3 g

  • Protein

    38.9 g

  • Fats

    33.2 g

456 cals

Keto Seared Salmon with Walnut Pesto

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Ingredients

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  • Salmon, Red (sockeye), Raw, Alaska Native

    Salmon, Red (sockeye), Raw, Alaska Native

    6 ounce

  • Butter

    Butter

    1 tablespoon

  • Salt

    Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Walnuts

    Walnuts

    1 tablespoon, chopped

  • Parsley

    Parsley

    1-½ tablespoon, chopped

  • Dill Weed, Fresh

    Dill Weed, Fresh

    2 tablespoon

  • Lemon Juice

    Lemon Juice

    ½ teaspoon

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    1 teaspoon

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    ½ clove

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 5

22 min

  • Step 1

    Pat a portion of salmon dry with a paper towel and season the salmon with 1/8 tsp. salt and pepper.
    Step 1

  • Step 2

    Heat a tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, press the salmon skin side down in the pan. Turn the heat to medium or medium-low and allow the salmon to cook skin side down for 5-7 minutes.
    Step 2

  • Step 3

    Carefully flip the salmon over so the skin stays intact. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then allow the salmon to rest while you prepare the pesto.
    Step 3

  • Step 4

    Finely chop the the walnuts, parsley, dill, and garlic and place in a bowl. Add the lemon, olive oil, ⅛ tsp. salt and black pepper.
    Step 4

  • Step 5

    Pour the pesto on top of the salmon and enjoy!
    Step 5

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Comments 10

  • DeliveranceRichards

    DeliveranceRichards a year ago

    So tasty. So easy. Definitely going to be one of my go to meals.

    • knmcgill10

      knmcgill10 2 years ago

      This was surprisingly fantastic! Will make this again for sure! My only tip would be put the parsley, walnuts, dill, garlic, lemon and oil in a blender to really get a nice consistency.

      • mammamia626

        mammamia626 3 years ago

        I absolutely love this recipe! It is so satisfying and filling. One of my favorite Keto meals.

        • GorgeousMacadamia713664

          GorgeousMacadamia713664 4 years ago

          Delicious

          • Waj

            Waj 4 years ago

            Yummo

            • Jgabhart

              Jgabhart 5 years ago

              This was so yummy. The fresh dill really made it. This is a new favorite.

              • joycepolleydde9

                joycepolleydde9 6 years ago

                Love. Will eat often.

                • recipewriter

                  recipewriter 6 years ago

                  So glad you enjoyed it!

              • adriennejuaireb6a9

                adriennejuaireb6a9 6 years ago

                These was amazingly delish! Even my 3 year old loved it.

                • recipewriter

                  recipewriter 6 years ago

                  Thank you! Glad you both enjoyed it.