Keto Herb Butter Salmon (Printable)

Salmon topped with herb butter, paired with roasted cauliflower for a simple, flavorful low-carb dish.

# Ingredient list:

→ Salmon & Herb Butter

01 - 4 salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless, about 5 oz each
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - Zest of 1 lemon
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - Lemon wedges for serving

→ Roasted Cauliflower

11 - 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, parsley, dill, chives, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended and set aside.
03 - Place cauliflower florets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Toss to coat evenly and spread in a single layer.
04 - Roast in the 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 the herb butter over the top of each salmon fillet.
07 - During the last 12 minutes of cauliflower roasting, place the salmon in the oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
08 - Serve salmon hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs and lemon wedges, alongside the roasted cauliflower.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in under 45 minutes, which means dinner on the table before anyone gets too hungry or grumpy.
  • The herb butter does all the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so you're not fussing with complicated sauces.
  • Roasted cauliflower becomes sweet and crispy at the edges, converting even the skeptics at your table.
02 -
  • Pat your salmon completely dry before cooking—any moisture on the surface will steam the fish instead of letting the herb butter meld into it properly.
  • Don't skip prepping the cauliflower separately from the salmon; they need different oven times, and trying to bake them together will either leave you with undercooked fish or overcooked cauliflower.
03 -
  • Buy your salmon on the day you plan to cook it, keep it in the coldest part of your fridge, and don't unwrap it until you're ready to cook—this keeps it fresh and flavorful.
  • Make extra herb butter and freeze it in small portions so you always have it on hand for last-minute meals that taste anything but last-minute.
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